QUINCY ‒ Of all that distinguishes Quincy natives from Johnnies-come-lately, pronunciation of the city's name is perhaps the biggest giveaway. Is it "KWIN-see," with a soft "C" sound? Or is it ...

Across the United States, the unique pronunciation of local cities and towns is more than just a quirk of regional dialects — it is a cultural touchstone shared with new arrivals, tourists, and even ...