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Did you deny such a thing even exists? Some of us truly believe the way we speak here in the Badger State is the correct way to speak. Of course, there are some things we are right about, including words which we have the authority to decide the pronunciation. However, most of us pronounce it like Wuh-Skaaaahn-sin. The Wisconsin Englishes Project WEP , is a group of faculty, staff, and students around Wisconsin who study our unique language patterns.

WEP was formed in and the group aims to understand regional differences in English across our state — including its distinct vocabulary, pronunciations, idioms and ethnic influences, among other things. There really is such a thing as Sconnie speak, dontcha know. Here are some examples… 1.