12 North Carolina Foods Visitors Often Mispronounce

12 North Carolina Foods Visitors Often Mispronounce

Discover North Carolina foods that visitors often mispronounce, from local specialties to regional favorites with unique names and flavors.

North Carolina’s cuisine comes with flavors as bold as its local pride, but some names can trip up even the most eager foodie.

One such example is the Scuppernong grape, which is often mispronounced.

Say it like “SKUP-er-nawng,” not “SKUP-per-nong.”

Named after the Scuppernong River, these chunky grapes are North Carolina’s official state fruit.

Author's summary: Discover NC foods often mispronounced by visitors.

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