These New York Locations Among Most Mispronounced In America

These locations across New York State are mispronounced by most of America.

Frommers recently released a list of "America's Most Mispronounced Place Names," partly because so many pronounce the name of the website.

"It’s FROH-merz, not FRAH-merz. We know the double “m”s throw people off, but the last name of our founder rhymes with Homer, Gomer, and Matt Bomer," the website states in its article.

One New York State location made the list

Houston Street In New York City Among America's Most Mispronounced

Houston Street in New York City was the only location from New York State to make the list.

While it's spelled exactly like Houston, Texas it's pronounced "How-stun Street."

Houston, Texas is named after 19th-century Lone Star State soldier and politician Sam Houston.

While Houston Street is named after William Houstoun, one of America's Founding Fathers. His name has also been spelled Houston, without second u.

Fun Fact: Kat'z Deli is located on Houston Street.

More Mispronounced Places In New York State

Only Houston Street made the list, but New York State residents know there are MANY mispronounced places In New York State and the Hudson Valley. See the 10 most mispronounced places in New York State below.

For example, the New York Times recently highlighted Coxsackie in Greene County. The article makes sure readers know Coxsackie is pronounced: "cook-Sah-Kie."

New York Times Highlights Coxsackie In Greene County, New York

Longtime residents and newcomers are helping transform the Greene County town, the New York Times reports.

Hudson Valley Towns Many Struggle To Pronounce

My coworkers recently highlighted several Hudson Valley towns "Only Hudson Valley Residents Know How to Pronounce"

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Some of those towns include:

Accord, New York

Milan, New York

Wawayanda, New York

Delhi, New York

Poughquag, New York

Kerhonkson, New York

Poughkeepsie, New York

Rondout, New York

10 Of The Most Mispronounced Towns In New York State

These towns are truly a round of verbal acrobatics. Check out 10 of the most difficult to pronounce towns in New York state.

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11 Worst Places To Live In New York State

WalletHub looked at the worst small cities to live in. Below are the 11 places in New York deemed the worst to live in.

20 Worst Places to Live in New York State

A list highlights the worst places a New York resident can call home. A number of places in the Hudson Valley made the list, including one that was ranked the worst place to live.