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.
Hillbilly Dude Says...
Old timers say 'extree', and I do sometimes. Mostly in silliness. 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.
Pass me an extree spoonful of beans.
Earl:
Don’t mind if I do the same.
Don’t mind if I do the same.variations: extra, extry, extrya, a little more, 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 and Etymology
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."
Usage 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."