Why is Grenada pronounced gren-ade-a?

It's actually pronounced gren-uh-duh! You're right, it looks like it should be pronounced "gren-ade-a" based on its spelling, but that's not the case.

Here's why:

* Historical pronunciation: The name Grenada comes from the Spanish word "Granada", which itself is derived from the Arabic word "gharnata". This original pronunciation carried through, giving the name its unique sound.

* Emphasis on the first syllable: The emphasis is on the first syllable, "gren", and the second syllable, "uh", is short and unstressed.

* "A" sound: The "a" at the end of the word sounds like the "a" in "father" rather than the "a" in "cake", contributing to its distinct pronunciation.

So, while the spelling might be deceiving, the correct pronunciation of Grenada is gren-uh-duh.