Phoenix Slang

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Renowned for its heat waves, towering palm trees, vast open skies and myriad of cacti, Phoenix is the country's 5th largest metropolitan area. Though a very friendly city, visitors can stick out like a sore, cactus-pricked thumb if they are not familiar with some unique southwestern word pronunciations. To help you feel more comfortable and avoid embarrassing miscues, we have compiled a list of 10 Phoenix slang terms you are likely to mispronounce.