12 Unique Louisiana Names And Phrases That People ALWAYS Pronounce Wrong
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published July 19, 2016
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
Sure we have some unusual ways of saying things in Louisiana, but sometimes it seems like people never know the right way to pronounce things. Luckily, we’ve created this guide for anyone who might be somewhat new to the state. This way, you’ll always be pronouncing it right. Here are some unique Louisiana names and phrases that people always pronounce wrong:
Most of the time if people see this they don’t even try to pronounce it, but the way to say it is "lay-zay-lay-bon-ton-roulay." It means let the good times roll. AKA, don’t worry about a thing!
A lot of times people hear this and then read it and have no idea the same word was being said. But you pronounce this "lan-yap," and it means something a little extra.
This is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans and people often get it wrong. It’s not "chart-res." In New Orleans, locals pronounce it "charters."
This dessert which some claim was invented in Louisiana, has many delicious flavors and types, but there is some disagreement as to how to pronounce the name. Some say pray-leens, some say prah-lines.
If you’re lucky enough to be able to eat this incredible Cajun dish, be polite enough to call it by the right name—it’s "coo-boo-yawn," not "court-bullon."
So there are some unique phrases in Louisiana culture that are sure to be hard to pronounce if you aren’t paying close attention. We hope this helps you acclimate–which did we leave off of this list? Let us know what we should add in the comments below!
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