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How is Sheboygan sometimes referred to because of its name's unique pronunciation

Shi-booger
Shi-buy-again
Shi-boy-gone
Shi-boy-gen

Answer

Sheboygan is sometimes referred to as Shi-boy-gen because the name's unique pronunciation makes it difficult for some people to pronounce correctly. The city's name is derived from the Ojibwe word "Sheboyganing," which means "place of the wild geese." The name was first recorded by French explorers in the 17th century, and it was later adopted by the English.