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Hi,
Dumb question here, but how is Montefiore (as in Montefiore Medical Center) pronounced? Phonetically, is it Mon-tay-fee-or?
Thanks
 
robf said:
Hi,
Dumb question here, but how is Montefiore (as in Montefiore Medical Center) pronounced? Phonetically, is it Mon-tay-fee-or?
Thanks

I believe there's an extra "ay" at the end: MON-tay-FEE-or-ay
 
robf said:
Hi,
Dumb question here, but how is Montefiore (as in Montefiore Medical Center) pronounced? Phonetically, is it Mon-tay-fee-or?
Thanks

Assuming you are referring to the one in NY, yes. If you really want to be sure, you could call 718-920-4321 to hear the actual pronunciation from the automated answering system.
 
DeigoT said:
Assuming you are referring to the one in NY, yes. If you really want to be sure, you could call 718-920-4321 to hear the actual pronunciation from the automated answering system.


I called that number. It sounds like it is pronounced mon-tay-fear.
 
robf said:
I called that number. It sounds like it is pronounced mon-tay-fear.

everyone around NY says mon-ta-feeor
 
vkhalsa said:
everyone around NY says mon-ta-feeor

Yep, thats it. And FYI a lot of people in the bronx (myself included) call it monti
 
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