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Originally Posted by Sun Belt
Why is that?
Because of the local accent, I've heard people from Louisiana call it something close to that. Your name is "DatFiyah" -- That Fire
The Saints - "Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?"
It's exaggerated, but to me New Orleans sounds like Noo'Olins or Nu'Olins not Nawlins.
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Louisville is similar.
While most people think it's pronounced "Louie-ville" (as in King Louie Village), locals pronouce it as "Loo-vuhl" and will have a fit if you say it any other way.