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Oct 16, 2005 19:06

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Can someone please explain to me the (historical?) reason(s) why "Kansas" as in the state of Kansas, and as in the state of Arkansas, are pronounced so differently? I'm English so I don't know if there is a well known explanation in the states.

Thanks in advance!

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