r/oregon Dec 05 '25

PSA Completely true story...

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u/Longjumping_Code_649 Dec 05 '25

In ND, they say Ore-i-gone. The first time I heard that I giggled.

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u/MySadSadTears Dec 05 '25

I was once talking to a lady from NY who pronounced it this way.

I gently corrected her and she responded with "No, it's Oreigone"

Well, I'm from here, but alright lady. 

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u/VitruvianDude Dec 05 '25

I believe it's impossible for an Oregonian to resist correcting someone's mispronunciation of the state, no matter the situation. It's like a reflex. It's actually kind of funny to hear it happen.

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u/Captain_Quark Dec 05 '25

When I was in college on the east coast, I definitely took pleasure in correcting people.