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

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May 6, 2026

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Washing hands in a sink in 1937

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.

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