How to Pronounce These Portland Oregon Area Names

If you're moving to Portland Oregon or relocating to the Portland Area, there are probably some names on the map that look confusing. In this video, we seek to clarify some of the most commonly mispronounced names in the Portland Area.

The Portland Oregon Metro area is home to many unique and beautiful towns, each with its own distinct culture and identity. However, some of these town names can be tricky to pronounce, even for locals. Here are some of the most commonly mispronounced town names in the Portland Oregon Metro area:

1. Tualatin - This town, located just south of Portland, is often mispronounced as "too-ah-lah-tin" or "twal-ah-tin." The correct pronunciation is "too-ahl-uh-tin."

2. Willamette - The river located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is often mispronounced as "will-uh-met" or "wil-uh-met." The correct pronunciation is "wil-lam-it."

3. Clackamas - This town, located southeast of Portland, is often mispronounced as "cluh-kah-mus" or "clack-uh-mas." The correct pronunciation is "clack-uh-mus."

4. Aloha - This town, located west of Portland, is often mispronounced as "a-low-ha" or "a-loh-ha." The correct pronunciation is "ah-loh-ha."

5. Oregon City - This town, located south of Portland, is often mispronounced as "ore-gon city" or "ore-gone city." The correct pronunciation is "or-uh-gin city."

6. Tigard - This town, located southwest of Portland, is often mispronounced as "tie-guard" or "tiggard." The correct pronunciation is "tie-gerd."

7. Molalla - This town, located southeast of Portland, is often mispronounced as "muh-lah-lah" or "moe-lah-lah." The correct pronunciation is "muh-lal-uh."

Avoid the mispronunciation early so the next time you're in the Portland Oregon Metro area, you have the correct pronunciation of these town names.

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