Subscribe to our newsletter. It's not those tell-tale cups of nickels that you clutch as you walk the sidewalks, either. Say it wrong, and locals will just cringe inside. Unusual pronunciation isn't unique to our state, either.
Nobody seems to know how the custom got started, but it's a state institution now.
We took our name from the Sierra Nevada mountains that run like a backbone between California and our Silver State. If you want to make points in Nevada, just say it like we do, and we'll know you've done your sleuthing homework. It's mostly just learning about new places, and opening up your life to new opportunities. Sponsored Links South Tahoe's Only AAA-Approved Rentals Select from 240 quality 1 to 6 bedroom vacation rentals, waterfront homes. Book real time online.