I thought only Mizzou Football fans said "miz-zoooooo-RAHHHHHH", and really loud, too. Lisa Farrand Kemp ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jims505@aol.com> To: <MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:11 PM Subject: [StL-Metro] Missouri > I was born and raised in St Louis and have always pronounced the State name: > > Miz-zooree.

There are actually some well educated, thoughtful & cultured folks who say Missoura when speaking about the state. Several years ago, a poll taken by the State found 48% spoke that way---52% said Missouree. One does not have to behave as if they had played too much football without a helmut to say Missoura. Bill Houdek Ballwin, MO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill and Lisa Kemp" <wjkljk.kemp@att.net> To: <MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [StL-Metro] Missouri > > I thought only Mizzou Football fans said "miz-zoooooo-RAHHHHHH", and really > loud, too. > > Lisa Farrand Kemp > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Jims505@aol.com> > To: <MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:11 PM > Subject: [StL-Metro] Missouri > > > > I was born and raised in St Louis and have always pronounced the State > name: > > > > Miz-zooree. > > > > ==== MO-STLOUIS-METRO Mailing List ==== > For tips on researching St. Louis Church Records: http://members.gtw.net/~seamus/churchrecords.htm >

My mom was born in St. Louis, but she was back in New Mexico before she turned two, so I guess she doesn't count. But my friend Ted was born and raised in St. Louis, and always pronounced the state "Miz-zooree," and the city Saint "Lewis." Merry Christmas, All! Cori ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill and Lisa Kemp" <wjkljk.kemp@att.net> To: <MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [StL-Metro] Missouri > > I thought only Mizzou Football fans said "miz-zoooooo-RAHHHHHH", and really > loud, too. > > Lisa Farrand Kemp > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Jims505@aol.com> > To: <MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:11 PM > Subject: [StL-Metro] Missouri > > > > I was born and raised in St Louis and have always pronounced the State > name: > > > > Miz-zooree. > > > > ==== MO-STLOUIS-METRO Mailing List ==== > For tips on researching St. Louis Church Records: http://members.gtw.net/~seamus/churchrecords.htm >