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Here’s how you say the most commonly mispronounced cities on the Mississippi Coast

Biloxi. Kiln. Pass Christian. Gautier.

If you’re a native of the Mississippi Coast, chances are you’ve been pronouncing these city names correctly for your whole life.

But for new residents, tourists and visitors, saying these city names can be tricky because they don’t sound like they’re spelled.

You can watch our guide on how to say these tricky city names above. For a full list of the most commonly mispronounced names, streets and landmarks in the Biloxi-Gulfport metro, click here.

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The proper way to say Biloxi is Bi-luck-see.
The proper way to say Biloxi is Bi-luck-see. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald


This story was originally published March 28, 2023 at 10:39 AM.

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