how do you pronounce " pulitzer prize "

[Dennis R. Preston]

>I detest "pew-litzer since the name of the genre of "Pullet
>Surprises" would have to be changed.

dInIs (who finally had a visceral reaction of his own)

>  > I have always thought is was pronounced "Pullitzer" and have notices this
>  > alternate pronunciation
>>  more recently.  It there a correct pronunciation?  If so what?
>
>You're right. Brer Pulitzer is alleged to have pointed to his nose and
>said to his interlocutor, "Pull it, sir!" in response to the query about
>his name.
>
>For the pronunciation of "prize" you'll have to consult someone else,
>though.
>
>Peter R.>

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