I did a dialect vlog a couple weeks ago and it was really fun. Everybody told me I had a very southern accent. Even though most people here in southeast Texas tells me I really don’t have one, or that it is not very strong. Well, looks like there is a part 2, so I recorded a new dialect video. I put it up a couple days ago but have been really busy and did not have time to write the post. So here it is.
The purpose of the video is to say some words and answer some questions. People from different regional areas say and call things so differently. The vlog gives you a bit of insight about different parts of the country. You can follow along, under the video you will see the list of words and the questions. I would love for you to do one and leave the link in the comments so I can check out how you say things too!!
Roof, Root, Illinois, Arkansas River, Missouri, About, Ask, Abdomen, Especially, Hierarchy, Often, Realtor, Coyote
Questions:
1. What do you call it when friends get together and eat food outside?
2. What do you call the meal at noon? What about 6pm?
3. What do you call the thing you put your groceries in after you buy them?
4. What is it called when you ride a sled down a snowy hill?
5. What is another word for a stream you find in the woods?
6. What is the piece of furniture you store you clothes in?
7. What do you call the stuff you throw away?
8. What is the huge piece of furniture in your living room that at least 3 people can sit on?
9. What is the common/slang way for where you live to say, “Calm down”?
10. What do you call the colorful candy toppings you put on donuts?
So what do you think? Do I have a southern accent?
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