Dowagiac is one of a number of place names in Michigan that have outsiders scratching their heads when it comes to pronunciation.

Now, there’s a guide to help with that.

Communities such as Ypsilanti, Ontonagon, Bois Blanc, and Ravenna are just the tip of the pronunciation iceberg for people unfamiliar with Michigan’s way of saying things. And Dowagiac is actually one of the most mispronounced place names in the entire state, according to Bridge Michigan.

But now, the Michigan Pronunciation Guide – “You Say It How In Michigan?” – has made the leap from audiobook to audio file site to clarify nearly 2,000 pronunciations.

And there’s no need to hop in the car and drive to Quanicassee — we have a link to the site right here.