Q: Why do you pronounce kosciuszko that way? In Kosciusko, Mississippi we pronounce it cause-ee-es-ko, like the Indian chief. And it's spelled without the Z.
A: i say it the way the train lady pronounces it, and also i was able to meet a polish person to consult with, who explained that that's correct except the consonants are actually even more complicated. kosh-choosh-ko