Bee-AT-riss
Regional
- Meaning
- Local pronunciation of Beatrice, Nebraska
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Nebraska
What does “Bee-AT-riss” mean
The Nebraska pronunciation of the southeastern town of Beatrice, said 'Bee-AT-riss' with a hard middle stress rather than like the woman's name 'Bee-uh-triss.' Along with Kearney ('CAR-nee'), it is one of the classic Nebraska town names that locals use to spot outsiders. The unusual pronunciation reflects long-settled local custom.
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