extree

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "extree" is a dialect form of "extra." The final "-a" sound shifts to "-ee," a common mountain pronunciation pattern.

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Hillbilly Dude Says...

Old timers say 'extree', and I do sometimes. Mostly in silliness.

Pronunciation

[EX-tree]

Meaning & Usage

- Additional, more than usual (adjective)

Mae:

Pass me an extree spoonful of beans.

Earl:

Don’t mind if I do the same.

other spellings: extra, extry, extrya, a little more, and one more

★ "Extree" is one of many Appalachian pronunciations that drop or change the final vowel. It’s still understood by everyone - just sounds more local. ★

Origin

From English "extra," borrowed into Appalachian speech with a vowel shift. Linguists note the ending "-a" in "extra" was often heard as "-ee" in mountain dialects, giving "extree" or "extry."

Notes

Still common in Appalachia, especially among older speakers. You’ll often hear it in requests for food, chores, or money - "an extree day," "an extree dollar," "an extree biscuit."

Say It Like a Southerner

Say it plain: "extree." Same as "extra," but end it with "-ee."

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Common Questions

Is "extree" a different word from "extra"?

No - it’s the same word, just a dialect form.

Do people still say it?

Yes, especially in rural Appalachian and Southern communities.

Is it considered wrong?

Not wrong - just informal. In mountain speech, it’s natural and expected.