How do you pronounce "Willamette?"

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<p>I know this is dumb, but for the longest time I pronounced the “h” in Amherst, so I wanna get this right.</p>

<p>How do you say Willamette?</p>

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<p>If you live in Oregon or are referring the the LAC in that state, you say “willAHmet”.</p>

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<p>If you live in Oregon or are referring the the LAC in that state, you say “willAahhmet”.</p>

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<p>WILL-A(like apple)-MET</p>

<p>Accent on the 2nd syllable</p>

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<p>Sounds like dammit.</p>

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<p>Will lam it.</p>

<p>Not really sure how to spell it like you say it since I’m a native here.</p>

<p>You don’t pronounce the “h” in Amherst?</p>

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<p>Emphasis on second syllable</p>

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<p>Exactly how an admissions rep taught me to say it. She said “It’s Willamette, Damnit” and made those two rhyme.</p>