Virginia Tech: There's No Right or Wrong Way to Say 'Appalachia'
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia'
The research findings showed a trend of more "App-uh-LAY-SHuh" pronunciations in the northern and southern areas, while "App-uh-LATCH-uh" was concentrated in the middle of the region.
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People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently and much of that contra . . .
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There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia'
The research findings showed a trend of more "App-uh-LAY-SHuh" pronunciations in the northern and southern areas, while "App-uh-LATCH-uh" was concentrated in the middle of the region.
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People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently and much of that contra . . .