Quiz time!

Sure, we have a bit of an accent here in South Jersey (can I get you a Coke and a hoagie?), but that's not what we're talking about here.

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...


Arkansas Avenue, Atlantic City

Arkansas Avenue, Atlantic City - Photo: Google Maps
Arkansas Avenue, Atlantic City - Photo: Google Maps
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Those living in Atlantic City for generations pronounce this street as "R-kansas," not "R-kin-saw."


Aloe Street, Galloway Township

Aloe Street, Galloway Township - Photo: Google Maps
Aloe Street, Galloway Township - Photo: Google Maps
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While the rest of the world says this like the plant, locals say "A-low."


Duerer Street, Galloway Township

Duerer Street, Galloway Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Duerer Street, Galloway Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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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

Decatur Avenue in Pleasantville NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Decatur Avenue in Pleasantville NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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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."


Uibel Avenue, Egg Harbor Township

Uibel Avenue, Egg Harbor Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Uibel Avenue, Egg Harbor Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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"YOU-bull" or "YOU-uh-bul?"


Drosera Street, Hamilton Township

Drosera Street, Hamilton Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Drosera Street, Hamilton Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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Some people seem to emphasize the "D," almost as if there's an apostrophe in the name, while others plow through it as "dro-sera."

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