I can tell that I am from Jersey because I think Mary/Merry/Marry are all pronounced differently. The two consonants are perfectly balanced in “Mary.” (MARE-REE) The first consonant is emphasized in “Merry,” with a little emphasis on the “err” part of it. (MARE-E). The last consonant is pronounced in “marry,” with an emphasis on the “rr” sound. (MARE-RHEE). Apparently, only Jerseyites, some people in the Philly Burbs, and folks near Boston think these three words are pronounced any differently from each other. Y’all are wrong.
I Must Be From Jersey
