10 Questions
Which area in the South still has a reliably nonrhotic accent?
Southern part of Louisiana
In which region of North America do you still hear a 'w' sound in words like 'which' and 'what'?
South Appalachians
Where can you still hear a nonrhotic pronunciation of the word 'nice'?
Southern part of Louisiana
Which area used to have a nonrhotic pronunciation for words like 'nice'?
Florida
In which state can you find Cuban Spanish influence, as mentioned in the text?
Florida
Which variety of English is influenced by Cuban Spanish?
Miami English
What distinctive feature of Miami English is highlighted in the text?
The dark L sound
Which group originally spoke Cajun French and influenced the accent in Louisiana?
Cajuns from Nova Scotia
What phrase contributed to the development of the New Orleans accent?
How are you
What contributed to setting Texans apart from other Southern accents?
Close shipping ties to New York City
Join us for part three of the map tour exploring North American accents. In this segment, we delve into the nuances of rhotic accents, specifically focusing on the Piney Woods belt and the non-rhotic accents in the southern part of Louisiana.
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