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How does one pronounce Alewife in Boston?

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Thanks. Like, "Get me an ale, wife"

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  1. Al(like the name) Wife.

    I'm from boston and have never heard anyone say Ale (like gingerale) Wife


  2. Ale...wife..just like it is spelled. Alewife is a fish similar to a shad. Hence, Alewife Brook Parkway.

  3. Yep... Ale! Wife!

  4. just like its spelled. ale(like the drink) wife.  

  5. Yes it is pronounced  Ale (the drink)  Wife.
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