[RC20]

Some years back we had a Spanish historian that came to Alaska and told us we were pronouncing Valdez all wrong.

Spanish = Val des

Alaskan= Val deeeze

There actually was a move called Valdez is Coming (Spanish pronunciation ) so I knew what was right per Spanish.

However, the geography hounds have determined that local trumps tech correct every which way to Sunday. Too bad for the Spanish guy, but its Valdeeze.

So, go with local and I am amongt them (Say ko) as I don't speak Finish.

And go with the local if you are in Northern Europe and more so Finland and the locals are right there to! Otherwise they will look at you odd.