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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 6:36 pm
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Originally Posted by magiciansampras
My first trip to Australia I pronounced Cairnes CARNS.
Did you at least remember the correct pronunciation for Brisbane: Brisvegas??

Oh, there's also Launceston (Tasmania) - if you pronounce it "Lawnceston" the locals get quite uppity - it's "Lonceston".
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