One easy way to spot a true Oklahoman is to simply listen to how they pronounce certain city names. Can they pronounce Ouachita (pronounced wash-i-tah) correctly? Some Oklahomans who have been here their whole lives, even have trouble with some of the names on this list. See how many you can get right…it might be harder than you think.
- Miami
Pom’/flickr Miami, Oklahoma, pronounced “My-am-uh,” is located on historic Route 66 in northeast Oklahoma. Spelled the same as the Florida city but does not sound the same.
- Oologah
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Oologah, pronounced “oo’-la-gawh” is probably most known for being the birthplace of Will Rogers. It is also known for being repeatedly mispronounced.
- Ouachita
Granger Meador/Flickr Ouachita “WAH-shi-tah” has as many pronunciations as it does beautiful views. Located in south eastern Oklahoma it truly is an amazing place to visit.
- Tahlequah
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Tahlequah “Tah-le-quah” is located in beautiful northeast Oklahoma. Besides having a thriving university, Northeastern State University, it is also the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
- Prague
PragueCoC/Facebook Prague, pronounced like “Hague” is often confused with the Czech country of which it is named after. Czech immigrants founded Prague, OK in 1891 which leads to the confusion.
- Wynnewood
crimsonedge34/wikipedia Wynnewood pronounced “Winneywood” has become quite famous lately due to the incredible popularity of the Netflix documentary “Tiger King.” Although, this has not made pronouncing Wynnewood any easier.
- Poteau
Clinton Steeds/flickr Poteau pronounced “po toe” is located in extreme southeast Oklahoma and is most well known for having the world’s tallest hill. Don’t let this quirky name deter you from visiting this charming town.
- Checotah
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Checotah pronounced “Sheh-cow-tuh” is most famous for being the home of American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. But even the biggest Underwood fan probably still struggles to pronounce this one.
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Pom’/flickr
Miami, Oklahoma, pronounced “My-am-uh,” is located on historic Route 66 in northeast Oklahoma. Spelled the same as the Florida city but does not sound the same.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
Oologah, pronounced “oo’-la-gawh” is probably most known for being the birthplace of Will Rogers. It is also known for being repeatedly mispronounced.
Granger Meador/Flickr
Ouachita “WAH-shi-tah” has as many pronunciations as it does beautiful views. Located in south eastern Oklahoma it truly is an amazing place to visit.
Tahlequah “Tah-le-quah” is located in beautiful northeast Oklahoma. Besides having a thriving university, Northeastern State University, it is also the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
PragueCoC/Facebook
Prague, pronounced like “Hague” is often confused with the Czech country of which it is named after. Czech immigrants founded Prague, OK in 1891 which leads to the confusion.
crimsonedge34/wikipedia
Wynnewood pronounced “Winneywood” has become quite famous lately due to the incredible popularity of the Netflix documentary “Tiger King.” Although, this has not made pronouncing Wynnewood any easier.
Clinton Steeds/flickr
Poteau pronounced “po toe” is located in extreme southeast Oklahoma and is most well known for having the world’s tallest hill. Don’t let this quirky name deter you from visiting this charming town.
Checotah pronounced “Sheh-cow-tuh” is most famous for being the home of American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. But even the biggest Underwood fan probably still struggles to pronounce this one.
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