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The Evolution and Identity of the New York Accent
This chapter delves into the rise and fall of the New York accent, examining its initial prestige among the elite and its later decline in favor of General American pronunciation. It highlights the cultural significance of the accent as a source of identity for New Yorkers, even amidst its diminishing status in the wider American landscape.
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