Originally Posted by antarius
It's supposed to be pronounced Are-KANSAS, but it is pronounced Are-KAN-SAW by everyone, including people in Arkansas.
Yes, I've been there and yes it sucks.
JMHO.
It is pronounced Ar - Kan - Saw because that is how it is supposed to be pronounced. It is an indian word and has been pronounced that way since like 1881 or something.
I also believe Kansas should be pronounced Kan - Saw or Kan - Saws as well. It is also an indian word (Kansa).
Sorry you didn't like it here, though. Have you been here (i.e. Little Rock) in the past 2 years or so? A lot has changed.