The river and town on the Southern Oregon Coast are generally pronounced “ko-KEEL.” The Native American tribe, however, is pronounced “ko-KWEL,” reflecting its traditional name.

Here are correct pronunciations of Oregon, Willamette, Champoeg, Chemeketa, Deschutes, Grand Ronde, Idanha, Lebanon, Malheur, Molalla and Monmouth.

The river and town on the Southern Oregon Coast are generally pronounced “ko-KEEL.” The Native American tribe, however, is pronounced “ko-KWEL,” reflecting its traditional name.

Here are correct pronunciations of Oregon, Willamette, Champoeg, Chemeketa, Deschutes, Grand Ronde, Idanha, Lebanon, Malheur, Molalla and Monmouth.

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