What is the correct pronunciation of Gloucester?

[gbclark]

I entered into an interesting discussion on the proper pronunciation of Gloucester with a long-time Gloucester resident a few months ago.  It was thought provoking.  Something you don't think about from day to day.   The claim was made that the pronunciation has changed over the years. 

 

This was followed by another discussion at the March GHS Board meeting and then another lively debate at a family get together this past weekend.  There was not consensus. 

 

What do you think?

 

Is there a correct pronunciation for Gloucester?

 

Has the pronunciation changed over the years?

 

What is the popular pronunciation today?

 

We came up with three possible pronunciations as follows:

 

1.  Gloss´ ter

2.  Gloss´ sister

3.  Gloss sess´ ter

 

Are there others actually used by Gloucester residents?

 

Let us know your opinion

 

 

 

 

[Jean-Claude Dubé]

Hello,

In English-speaking Canada, as far as I know, there is only one valid pronunciation and that's Gloss'ter

In French-speaking Canada, the pronunciation is Gloss'sess'ter

I have no idea where you picked up the Gloss'sister pronunciation.

Jean-Claude Dubé

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