When I was a kid - during the years I was growing up in Albany, Georgia ... there wasn't much debate about how to pronounce the word - pecan .. it was "puh-con" - a "pee-can" was something that a truck driver kept under the seat of his truck.
But, I've noticed Paula Dean pronouncing them "pee-cans" some times - and Paula and I went to school together in the 3rd-4th grade in Albany. So I'm curious ... and no, I'm not bashing my friend Paula!
And, yes - I know ... both pronunciations are acceptable in the dictionary.
But, I've noticed Paula Dean pronouncing them "pee-cans" some times - and Paula and I went to school together in the 3rd-4th grade in Albany. So I'm curious ... and no, I'm not bashing my friend Paula!
And, yes - I know ... both pronunciations are acceptable in the dictionary.
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