Only People From South Jersey Pronounce These Streets Correctly

Quiz time!

If you grew up in South Jersey, there's a good chance you pronounce these street names completely differently than outsiders.

We're talking localisms here. Specifically, how people that have been born and raised down the shore pronounce some rather common street names.

While most are straightforward, some have a local spin to them. Let's take a look...

Aloe Street, Galloway Township

While the rest of the world says this like the plant, locals say "A-low."

Uibel Avenue, Egg Harbor Township

"YOU-bull" or "YOU-uh-bul?" Ask five locals how to say this and you'll probably get six answers.

Arkansas Avenue, Atlantic City

Those living in Atlantic City for generations pronounce this street as "R-kansas," not "R-kin-saw."

Drosera Street, Hamilton Township

Some people seem to emphasize the "D" ("DEE-rose-era") almost as if there's an apostrophe in the name, while others plow through it as "dro-sera."

Duerer Street, Galloway Township

Those new to the area will usually pronounce all of the letters here, but locals seem to go with just "doer" and not "do-er-er."

Decatur Avenue, Pleasantville

I've heard locals go two different ways with this street name: some say the traditional "de-KAY-ter" while others go with "DECK-it-er."

Did we miss any South Jersey street names locals pronounce differently? Let us know in the comments.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com