pronunciation of "derecho"

[James A. Landau <JJJRLandau@netscape.com>]

A shopkeeper in the Atlantic City area, about 60 years old, born and raised in the Atlantic City area, was discussing damage to her shop due to weather.  She referred to last summer's "derecho" as the /d@ 'rei kee o/.

    - James A. Landau

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