re: Why do out-of-towners say "N'awlins"?

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I don't say it that way when referring to the city, but I do say it that way when I refer to my street, Orleans St. Does this make me a douche?

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Nah, I'm saying picture a tourist saying "New OrLEENS" and a local telling them, "We usually say it as NewOrlins. You've never heard it exaggerated as N'awlins?" And the rest of the trip the tourist hams it up and says N'awlins.

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i think technically it is "correct" as that is the sound "ea" make together.

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I think we're on the same page? I'm pretty crappy at spelling words phonetically.