Where can I hear that lovely southern accent?
Jan 7th, 2006, 08:21 PM
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Yes, those of us from Georgia (JAWR-juh) can tell the birthplace of a Southerner (SUTH-ah-nah) by the first few words they say.
The Atlanta area accent has become "less Southern" in the past 10 years or so as business changes in the South.
But, South Georgia, especially the more remote parts has a well-preserved "SUTH-ahn AYks-ehnt." We still say ya'll and DAHR-lin and we drink sweet tea at every meal.
The Atlanta area accent has become "less Southern" in the past 10 years or so as business changes in the South.
But, South Georgia, especially the more remote parts has a well-preserved "SUTH-ahn AYks-ehnt." We still say ya'll and DAHR-lin and we drink sweet tea at every meal.
Jan 27th, 2006, 01:46 PM
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As a linguistics student, I find this topic very interesting. My advice to the original poster would be to visit small towns in Georgia or Alabama for a real, authentic, non-rhotic, Southern accent. ('Non-rhotic' means that the letter 'r' is not pronounced in some situations and is a key feature of a stereotypical 'Scarlett O'Hara' Southern accent.)
I am from Kentucky, where the local accent is an interesting mix of Midwestern vowels pronounced with Southern drawl. Kentuckians pronounce their 'r's as well. The result is not as pleasant to the ear as, say, a Deep South accent. But, nonetheless, friends from the North say I have an accent and that it becomes more pronounced after a visit home or an extended telephone call to a relative at home.
I am from Kentucky, where the local accent is an interesting mix of Midwestern vowels pronounced with Southern drawl. Kentuckians pronounce their 'r's as well. The result is not as pleasant to the ear as, say, a Deep South accent. But, nonetheless, friends from the North say I have an accent and that it becomes more pronounced after a visit home or an extended telephone call to a relative at home.
Aug 10th, 2013, 11:45 PM
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Hey y'all! I'm from southern Virginia and people always ask me if I'm from Alabama or Tennessee because mine is apparently so thick but I don't hear it and sometimes can't hear it in other folks voices. It's a little but lighter I think up here than in the deeper South but not only is it something to experience just the South in general is an amazing experience so keep that in mind too!!
Best wishes,
Katherine
Best wishes,
Katherine
Aug 12th, 2013, 08:08 AM
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Just saw this thread! I'm from Tennessee, and I definitely have a southern accent. We moved to the Atlanta area in 1996, and some kids teased my kids because of their accents! Here in Atlanta, so many people come here from other places and lots of people don't have much of a southern accent any more.
There is a lot of difference between a true southern accent and, for instance, a southern MOUNTAIN accent. When we've had family reunions (near Knoxville, Tennessee), there are relatives that I can't understand at all because they have such a southern mountain accent.
I think the most beautiful accent is the South Carolina accent. I love it!
Like was said above, come to about any small town in the south, and you'll hear some sort of southern accent. I hope people continue to keep their accents, even as our world grows smaller every day.
Bye, y'all! Or as DEEP southerners would say, Bye, yo'uns!!!
There is a lot of difference between a true southern accent and, for instance, a southern MOUNTAIN accent. When we've had family reunions (near Knoxville, Tennessee), there are relatives that I can't understand at all because they have such a southern mountain accent.
I think the most beautiful accent is the South Carolina accent. I love it!
Like was said above, come to about any small town in the south, and you'll hear some sort of southern accent. I hope people continue to keep their accents, even as our world grows smaller every day.
Bye, y'all! Or as DEEP southerners would say, Bye, yo'uns!!!
Aug 12th, 2013, 12:19 PM
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Here is how Southern women speak: http://www.youtube.com/embed/euzjO51...layer_embedded
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