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The southern accent is fading away (Fade away)
Jan 22, 2024
The podcast discusses the fading away of the Southern accent, specifically in urban areas, and explores the perception and origins of the accent within the United States. It examines the factors influencing the shift of the accent and compares it to the fading away of childhood memories. The concept of 'fade away' is explored in relation to various topics, including music, presents, and celebrity influence.
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- Younger generations in cities like Atlanta and Raleigh are adopting a more neutral accent, causing the traditional Southern accent to become less common.
- Increased migration, exposure to different accents, and influence from outside the region are factors contributing to the fading of the Southern accent in cosmopolitan cities.
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The Southern accent is fading away in large southern cities
In cities like Atlanta and Raleigh, younger generations are adopting a more neutral accent, causing the traditional Southern accent to become less common. This shift is attributed to factors like increased migration, exposure to different accents, and influence from parents and teachers who come from outside the region. While the Southern accent may not completely disappear, it is expected to be rare in these cosmopolitan cities in the future.
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