Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Pronounciation

Many longtime residents of Norfolk and Hampton Roads generally pronounce the city's name (IPA) {{IPA|}}, while others in the state use the pronunciation {{IPA|}}. The "L" in Norfolk is generally only pronounced by those from other locales and is considered incorrect by most people from the region. Similar pronounciation variations are found in the names of other Hampton Roads cities, such as Portsmouth and Suffolk.

Related Topics:
Hampton Roads - IPA - Portsmouth - Suffolk

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