2007-05-24 07:49:01 · 17 answers · asked by Amazing A 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Philadelphia
I've never heard that before. We natives prounounce it like this: Fl'delfya.
2007-05-24 13:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm wondering if you might be referring to an old joke about Philly. The term was "Filthy-delphia", which comments on the trash around the city.
I used to work as a clerk at a trucking service, and out-of-town truckers would refer to Philly that way. At the time I didn't think much about the comment, b/c a lot of the truckers made jokes about everything. But then, I moved out of state to go to college. And compared to the other cities where I've lived since, Philly does have a litter problem.
2007-05-24 18:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by ballewmar 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lisp. Or, or is it similar to Noo Yoke, Noo Yoak? Neyo Yorrrk was from a Spanish speaking person.
2007-05-24 18:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so sad to hear that especially because it is such a beautiful rich city with so much potential! Articulation usually comes with education. Unfortunately, with some people it is a mis-pronunciation!
2007-05-27 23:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by nurse68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that before. I have heard "filtadelphia" which refers to how dirty Philly can be; also I have heard "illadelphia" which was coined by The Roots; but I have never heard "philadelthia." Maybe that's just how some non-Philadelphians say it.
2007-05-24 21:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by philly_romantic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance.
2007-05-24 14:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Philly and I've never heard anyone pronounce it that way. But, we do call it Filthydelphia.
2007-05-24 22:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebonics
2007-05-24 14:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by kevrigger 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You mean Philamadelphia?
2007-05-28 11:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by CarlisleGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard it that way
2007-05-25 11:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Mama Mia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋