Secession sentiment was strong in Missouri and Maryland, but did not prevail; Kentucky remained neutral.
sɛsˈɛʃən sˈɛntɪmənt wʌz stɹˈɔŋ ɪn mɪzˈʊɹɹi ænd mˈɛɹɪlˌænd, bˌʌt dɪdnˌɑːt pɹɪvˈeɪl; kɛntˈʌki ɹᵻmˈeɪnd nˈuːtɹəl.