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Do you say 'wash' or 'warsh?' Here's where the pronunciation comes from

Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.
Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.

This article was originally published at: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5805005/kevin-wash-w...