If You Can Pronounce These 13 Words, You’ve Lived in South Carolina for Far Too Long

South Carolina – the Palmetto State, where sweet tea is practically a food group, barbecue debates are endless, and the place names feel like a crash course in Southern linguistics. With roots in Native American, British, and African influences, South Carolina’s towns are as rich in history as they are tricky to pronounce. If you can say these 13 words without a hitch, you’ve definitely earned your shrimp and grits.

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