The New Intimacy

How do you pronounce "pecan"?

Skip to last post
Set alerts
Updates
Forum search
Contributor: mudpie mudpie
I had an argument with a friend about this today. I have always pronounced it "PE-can" rather than "pe-CAHN", but he argued that a "pee can" is something you take on long truck drives. Ew! How do you all pronounce it?
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
PE-can
Rarity , JessCee , Fun with Dick & Jane , Kitka , wrmbreze , GravyCakes , Moein , Kindred , 12345678 , Nothere , PassionateLover2 , The Mother of a SiNner , philly , GRRRRR , Coralbell , mudpie , Vanille , SMichelle , IllBeYourLover , Shellz31 , sexydelphia , deltalima , Jon S , KyotoAngel , Rin (aka Nire) , ThoughtsAblaze , toxie m , Apirka , Harpina is gone , DeliciousSurprise , Incendiaire , jr2012 , Bethy Cassatt , darkr , I Am Sherlocked , Vaginas , tara12 , TWE112 , Lavendar , Basalt , Gluesnffr , emiliaa , LikeSunshineDust
43  (27%)
pe-CAHN
Jaimes , Starkiller87 , shinypinkstars , ToyTimeTim , LaLaLouise , Eva Schwaltz , Lucky21 , voenne , UnknownGirl , Ryuson , Kkay , Rossie , Drakoni , LAndJ , OroNomi , Beck , aliceinthehole , darthkitt3n , GenderSexplorations , AmethystSmoke , ellejay , Diabolical Kitty , badk1tty , Kissaki , slynch , Ghost , alliegator , Sinfully , xyrella , Sir , Stinkytofu10 , RonLee , null , Peggi , bayosgirl , Missmarc , Jul!a , Nazaress , dv8 , Squeaky , Allstars316 , collifornia , Gracie , Eucaly , Ciao. , HannahPanda , shcoo , indiglo , Love Perpetua , TheSlyFox , wetone123 , tim1724 , xoflxokcxo , CreamySweet , MissCandyland , vanilla&chocolate , DreamWolf , kz916 , Valyn , Anjulie , ily , mpfm , Entropy , kawigrl , Howells , hyacinthgirl , SaMiKaY , geliebt , Selective Sensualist , CoffeeCup , Valentinka , Lover of Leather , cburger , Hekate101 , Undead , ghalik , RomanticGoth , Hot'n'Bothered , ejrbrndps , Hallmar82 , pasdechat , Mihoshi4301 , WD40watcher , unfulfilled , DustBunny , Kdlips , Nora , VelvetDragon , MissCara , Terri69 , powerandintent , ViVix , tami , Rod Ronald , Gitbusychild , LunaDragon , istas , Supervixen , AwesomeAmanda , Kat and Aaron(aaron) , joolie , Lildrummrgurl7 , BlooJay , Katelyn , wildshores , michael scofield , Pink Lily , xOhxSoxScandalousx , WhoopieDoo , EdenG , lacybutton , rosythorn , AliMc , kdlt , So Long Ya Doofuses! , Martiniman , Kittybit
117  (73%)
Total votes: 160
Poll is closed
12/13/2011
  • Treat Her! Gift Set For Women For $69.99 Only
  • Complete lovers gift set
  • Upgrade Your Hands-Free Play!
  • Long-distance pleasure set for couples
  • Save Extra 20% On Love Cushion And Toy Set!
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
All promotions
Contributor: Rarity Rarity
It looks like I 'm the only one stuck with the pee can!
12/13/2011
Contributor: JessCee JessCee
Quote:
Originally posted by Rarity
It looks like I 'm the only one stuck with the pee can!
Not anymore. LOL
12/13/2011
Contributor: Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
No pee can here, but usually I'll say it like "pi-cahn".
12/13/2011
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
Quote:
Originally posted by Rarity
It looks like I 'm the only one stuck with the pee can!
I'm with ya!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
(Review Program Mentor)
Pi-cahn here!
12/13/2011
Contributor: Kkay Kkay
Pi-chan. Pee-can was common in the south where I grew up though.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
I say Pi-cahn. It really depends on where you're from.
12/13/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by mudpie
I had an argument with a friend about this today. I have always pronounced it "PE-can" rather than "pe-CAHN", but he argued that a "pee can" is something you take on long truck drives. Ew! How do you all pronounce it?
i call it a PEEkan when i'm being goofy.
12/13/2011
Contributor: GenderSexplorations GenderSexplorations
Pi-cahn, usually. Though I'm sure I've said both depending on context.
12/13/2011
Contributor: AmethystSmoke AmethystSmoke
My mom (raised in Wisconsin) pronounces it PE-can so I did too. However, since moving to TX several years ago I now pronounce it pi-cahn.
12/13/2011
Contributor: 12345678 12345678
Interesting poll. I think it varies by region
12/13/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
PEcan!
12/13/2011
Contributor: PassionateLover2 PassionateLover2
I love Pecan Pie. When I'm excited I say: PE-con Pie. But I know it's more likely pe-CHAN! Does the part of the country where you live have anything to do with the pronunciation?
12/13/2011
Contributor: The Mother of a SiNner The Mother of a SiNner
Quote:
Originally posted by mudpie
I had an argument with a friend about this today. I have always pronounced it "PE-can" rather than "pe-CAHN", but he argued that a "pee can" is something you take on long truck drives. Ew! How do you all pronounce it?
PE-Can didt think of anyother way
12/13/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
I do it the second way.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
I dont know...
12/13/2011
Contributor: badk1tty badk1tty
Pee-Con
12/13/2011
Contributor: Sinfully Sinfully
pee cahn. lol.
12/13/2011
Contributor: alliegator alliegator
Now that I think about it, I say pe-CAHN usually but sometimes call the pie PE-can. Must have learned the usage in differing contexts. I also pronounce Caribbean differently when referring to the Sea and the Disneyland ride.
12/13/2011
Contributor: philly philly
Jersey will do that to you lol
12/13/2011
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
PEE-cahn here
12/13/2011
Contributor: GRRRRR GRRRRR
PE-can, notice which one is still spelled correct.
12/13/2011
Contributor: (k)InkyIvy (k)InkyIvy
I can't pick one or the other, because I don't always pronounce it the same way. Sometimes I say "pee-can", other times, I say "pi-khan". I do the same with caramel. Sometimes it's "care-a-mel", other times it's "car-mel".
12/13/2011
Contributor: Coralbell Coralbell
I say PE-can, and so does everyone I know. I've never actually heard anyone say pe-CAHN in person, just on TV.
12/13/2011
Contributor: null null
pe-CAHN or, those things that make my mouth go numb.
12/13/2011
Contributor: Peggi Peggi
I actually say it both ways, and pe-con as well.
12/14/2011
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by Rarity
It looks like I 'm the only one stuck with the pee can!
LOL!
12/14/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
...I guess I'm weird.

PEH-cahn
12/14/2011
Contributor: Rarity Rarity
Quote:
Originally posted by PassionateLover2
I love Pecan Pie. When I'm excited I say: PE-con Pie. But I know it's more likely pe-CHAN! Does the part of the country where you live have anything to do with the pronunciation?
Do you think so? I've heard people around me say it both ways!
12/14/2011