For people never hearing an American say that: It is pronounced "Ar-kan-saw". It is written so strangely because it was named by the French and their stupid silent s.
The website of the Arkansas Secretary of State says "Arkansaw" and includes this gem:
"During the early days of statehood, Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators were divided on the spelling and pronunciation. One was always introduced as the senator from “ARkanSAW” and the other as the senator from “Ar-KANSAS”. "
For people never hearing an American say that: It is pronounced "Ar-kan-saw". It is written so strangely because it was named by the French and their stupid silent s.
Is it Ar-kan-saw, or Ar-kan-Sah?
The website of the Arkansas Secretary of State says "Arkansaw" and includes this gem:
"During the early days of statehood, Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators were divided on the spelling and pronunciation. One was always introduced as the senator from “ARkanSAW” and the other as the senator from “Ar-KANSAS”. "
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/education/arkansas-history/how-...
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