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Do you say "the Sierra" or "the Sierras" when talking about the mountains?

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) March 2nd, 2007
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We have heard that Sierra residents only say "the Sierra" however, most of us Californians say "the Sierras." Which term do you think is more widely used? Which is "correct"?

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i'm from california, and I say "the sierras." I've never heard "the sierra." In the same vein, don't ever say "101 freeway." You must say "the 101" or "the 5."

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The locals have it right; it's the "Sierra" or "Sierra Nevada." Same goes for the east side of the range: it's the "Eastern Sierra." However, you can say the "Sierra Nevada Mountains."

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I have decided Elfman is right. It's definitely "the Sierra" to the locals.

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