I Thought I Might Be Pronouncing ‘Bologna’ Wrong. Turns Out I’m Just From Lebanon, Pa.

I thought I might be pronouncing ‘bologna’ wrong. Turns out I’m just from Lebanon, Pa.

Creators and appreciators of Lebanon’s signature all-beef deli meat say it’s pronounced differently than “the pink stuff” is.

There's A Reason We've All Been Pronouncing Bologna Wrong - Tasting Table

Holding a package of the iconic meat in your hand, you've probably wondered why it's spelled "bologna" but pronounced "baloney" in America. Here's the answer.

Why Lebanon locals say bologna differently than the rest of America

Creators and appreciators of Lebanon’s signature all-beef deli meat say it’s pronounced differently than “the pink stuff” is.