accent
A big survey found that the strong New York City accent — the classic “New Yawk” way of talking — isn’t used as much as it used to be. Why?When people move, get new jobs, or talk to people from other places, they often tone down strong accents so it’s easier to fit in. They […]
The U.S. has many regional accents shaped by place, race, and ancestry, but growing mobility and global media raise questions about their decline. In New York, classic features like dropped R’s and raised vowels are fading among younger white, Latino, and Asian speakers, though some are increasing among Black New Yorkers. Linguists note that accents […]
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