Is there a historic reason for spelling a Michigan bridge Mackinac and pronouncing it Mackinaw?

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Is there a historic reason for spelling a Michigan bridge Mackinac and pronouncing it Mackinaw?

I am preparing a paper about the Mackinac Bridge for my study club and want to explain the pronunciation.

2006-07-03 10:26:19 · 3 answers · asked by LC 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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wikipedia it

2006-07-03 10:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by takeashot30 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

What is the proper pronunciation of the word "Mackinac"?
Answer:
The French pronounced it "aw" but spelled it "ac". The British heard it pronounced "aw" so they spelled it that way. Whichever way you see it spelled, it is always pronounced "aw".

This is word for word from the "FAQs" page at the Mackinac Bridge's website.

2006-07-03 11:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by acholtz@verizon.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

its a native american pronounciation

2006-07-03 10:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by chris l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋