We have two local roads called Pierroz Rd. and Jacquier Rd. You should hear all the different pronunciations! I really have no idea how you're supposed to say either. Many people call Jacquier "Jay-Quay", while others say "Jack-wire". Pierroz runs the gamut from "Pierre-rose" to "Puh-rahhs" to "you know, that road over between Placerville Drive and Cold Springs with the funny name."

I don't really want to type my last name here on the forum, but I'll tell you this much...it's one of my most hated words! No one can pronounce it or spell it. And I've had people laugh out loud when I say it. At least it's easy to tell when it's a telemarketer calling on the phone. They murder the pronunciation and I just hang up on them.