2006-11-25 03:27:20 · 14 answers · asked by debbie2243 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I can tell you that we people from Illinois get very annoyed by people pronouncing the s.
2006-11-25 03:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by bob_317 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't pronounce the 's' in Illinois. Even if you come across a dictionary that may say it's okay. The silent 's' is by far the accepted pronunciation.
Just as an experiment you could try pronouncing the 's' in Illinois when speaking with people and count how many strange looks you get. . . . . . or how many people correct you ;-)
2006-11-25 11:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-25 11:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely
2006-11-25 11:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by dennis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the S is silent as in Ill i noy.
Just as people in Louisville, KY say Lou i vull and don't pronounce the s
2006-11-25 11:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by searious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-11-25 11:32:28 · answer #6 · answered by Caroline 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah like arkansas.
2006-11-25 11:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of Four 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-25 11:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by Norman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends are where you are from I think.....according to the dictionary it is pronounced both ways
Pronunciation: "i-l&-'noi also -'noiz
2006-11-25 11:31:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes? Is when I say it at least...
2006-11-25 11:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by rosesaremaroon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋