This looks like an excellent case study for a broader question: How does geography influence accent and social belonging? It's tricky to call "American" one dialect; people from Massachusetts, Louisiana, Texas, Chicago, and even Southern California might disagree on pronunciation.
I like Dr. Preston's suggestion about social upbringing and how culture can change the way a person speaks. I have another question associating with that suggestion: Can people also change their accent just by living in a certain area for a long period of time? Like a Californian moving to Texas..will they start getting a twang to their voice after only a few years or months?
This looks like an excellent case study for a broader question: How does geography influence accent and social belonging? It's tricky to call "American" one dialect; people from Massachusetts, Louisiana, Texas, Chicago, and even Southern California might disagree on pronunciation.
ReplyDeleteI like Dr. Preston's suggestion about social upbringing and how culture can change the way a person speaks. I have another question associating with that suggestion: Can people also change their accent just by living in a certain area for a long period of time? Like a Californian moving to Texas..will they start getting a twang to their voice after only a few years or months?
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the video you posted on dialect, I'm curious on your results.
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