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bayou state

/ˈbaɪ.(j)uː steɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.14 in modern English

Syllables
bay-ou s-tate
IPA
/ˈbaɪ.(j)uː steɪt/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An unofficial nickname for Louisiana, a state of the United States.

name

An unofficial nickname for Mississippi, a state of the United States.

Etymology

From the numerous bayous flowing through these states.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː steɪt/

Inflected Forms

the Bayou State (canonical)

Synonyms

Pelican State Creole State Sportsman's Paradise The Boot Magnolia State

Questions

How do you pronounce bayou state?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː steɪt/.
What does bayou state mean?
An unofficial nickname for Louisiana, a state of the United States.
Where does bayou state come from?
From the numerous bayous flowing through these states.

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