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'Appalachia' pronunciation subject of Virginia Tech study
By Belle Johnson · Jul 22, 2026 · Watercooler, News, Regional News

'Appalachia' pronunciation subject of Virginia Tech study

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - If you're from one of the 13 states in the Appalachian region, there is a good chance you've heard the debate over the pronunciation of Appalachia as "Appa-latch-a" or "Appa-lay-chia." Now, one podcaster has teamed up with Virginia Tech to put the debate to rest. What started as a project [...]

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