It's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land".
And it totally lives up to the name....
Actually, the area surrounding the city (Waukesha County, New Berlin, Mukwuanago, etc) is a very beautiful area, still full of foliage and little creeks, and not overly urban. I love and fucking hate the city and surrounding area at the same time.
Have you ever come to beer county, murd0c? If you ever wanted to, I could put you up (I live an hour or two away) and get you shot in one of the most racially polarized places I've ever been in.
Actually, that goes for anyone. PM me if you're ever coming through WI. I'll get ya drunk, or at least provide a couch you can crash on.