I am no longer in Maryland, but yes, I spent most of my life within an hour of Baltimore. I was indeed an avid reader, so it’s possible that I made my own decision about its pronunciation (that has certainly happened with other words), but I think I got this one from hearing my mom say it. I can’t prove that, though.
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ghost_towels@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks agoThat very well could be regional. Are you near Baltimore? I grew up around DC, but mostly in Annapolis, and I’ve always said it like cent-aur.
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sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 weeks ago
“Hermione”
ghost_towels@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Exactly