North American Accents Map Tour: Part 3
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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'?

  • Southern part of Louisiana
  • Piney Woods belt
  • South Appalachians (correct)
  • Florida
  • 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'?

    <p>Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state can you find Cuban Spanish influence, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which variety of English is influenced by Cuban Spanish?

    <p>Miami English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinctive feature of Miami English is highlighted in the text?

    <p>The dark L sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group originally spoke Cajun French and influenced the accent in Louisiana?

    <p>Cajuns from Nova Scotia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase contributed to the development of the New Orleans accent?

    <p>How are you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to setting Texans apart from other Southern accents?

    <p>Close shipping ties to New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

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