[CindyDawg]

And it's Pacans not peecans

[southernnorthcarolina]

And it's Pacans not peecans

Well, the South's not monolithic in its vocabulary or pronunciations... or much else, for that matter. In fact, there are significant differences within states. In Charlotte, for the most part, it's "p'-CAHNS" -- but in the eastern part of NC, it's "PEE-cans."

[dixie sass]

Pralines, Divinity and roasted Pecans. ummmmmm, boiled peanuts!!!!!