Pecan
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:14 pm
I was wondering, how do most of you pronounce the word "Pecan"? This has been a debate in my house since I've met my southern husband. I have noticed that the dictionaries say it can be pronounced either way. So, I have come to understand that it is all in the geographical region. My grandfather (whom is from GA) always told me to pronounce it " pah-kahn". I asked him why, if he was from the south, did he not say "pee-can" like many other southern folk I know. And my dear grandfather, may he rest in peace, replied, "Because, my dear, a "pee-can" is what you keep under your bed in the winter when you have no indoor plumbing!" ye-gods!
Sooo, what do "y'all" say? "pee-can", "pah-kahn", or "pee-kahn"
Sooo, what do "y'all" say? "pee-can", "pah-kahn", or "pee-kahn"