C CarolAnn856 DIS Veteran Joined Jun 11, 2016 Messages 2,006 Mar 12, 2017 #81 I use both interchangeably, even for the same person. Maryland.
BlueStarryHat South Philly Girl. She/Her Joined Apr 23, 2013 Messages 10,551 Mar 12, 2017 #82 I'm an other. In my heavy South Philadelphia accent it comes out as "eeant."
L L&Lfan DIS Veteran Joined Jun 6, 2008 Messages 7,594 Mar 12, 2017 #83 I've always said "Ant". Born and reared in the South and my parents were from upstate New York. The only folks I knew who pronounced it "ahnt" were some, but not all New Englanders and black people.
I've always said "Ant". Born and reared in the South and my parents were from upstate New York. The only folks I knew who pronounced it "ahnt" were some, but not all New Englanders and black people.
JaneBanks Lime Cordial, delicious! Joined Jun 8, 2010 Messages 2,233 Mar 12, 2017 #84 Ant - Long Island