Pronunciation of Viagra

[David]

It would be kind of ironic... since Niagara Falls is losing its power and
flow rate...

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> Yes, it rhymes with Niagara, as in Niagara Falls.  That is,
> so-called "long
> a" in first syllable.
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> I expect the name was chosen with the Falls in mind, but I don't
> know this.
>
> Frank Abate
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