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Which area in the South still has a reliably nonrhotic accent?
Which area in the South still has a reliably nonrhotic accent?
- Parts of Texas
- Southern part of Louisiana (correct)
- South Appalachians
- Piney Woods belt
In which region of North America do you still hear a 'w' sound in words like 'which' and 'what'?
In which region of North America do you still hear a 'w' sound in words like 'which' and 'what'?
- Southern part of Louisiana
- Piney Woods belt
- South Appalachians (correct)
- Florida
Where can you still hear a nonrhotic pronunciation of the word 'nice'?
Where can you still hear a nonrhotic pronunciation of the word 'nice'?
- Southern part of Louisiana (correct)
- Florida
- Piney Woods belt
- South Appalachians
Which area used to have a nonrhotic pronunciation for words like 'nice'?
Which area used to have a nonrhotic pronunciation for words like 'nice'?
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In which state can you find Cuban Spanish influence, as mentioned in the text?
In which state can you find Cuban Spanish influence, as mentioned in the text?
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Which variety of English is influenced by Cuban Spanish?
Which variety of English is influenced by Cuban Spanish?
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What distinctive feature of Miami English is highlighted in the text?
What distinctive feature of Miami English is highlighted in the text?
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Which group originally spoke Cajun French and influenced the accent in Louisiana?
Which group originally spoke Cajun French and influenced the accent in Louisiana?
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What phrase contributed to the development of the New Orleans accent?
What phrase contributed to the development of the New Orleans accent?
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What contributed to setting Texans apart from other Southern accents?
What contributed to setting Texans apart from other Southern accents?
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