Specifically I’m wondering how the typical English accent became the typical western accent (Which sounds relatively country), and how did that become the modern accents on the West Coast? What factor was added in that made cowboys start sounding like the modern day Californian.
I’m assuming the typical NY accent comes from Italians coming over.
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Bonus question: Why are there no places in the US at all that kept the English accents????
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I am of Italian decent and live in NYC. If I travel out of the metro area I am told how I have a heavy accent. Of course, my friends and family dont notice it cause they have it them selves. If I get a lil tipsy it comes out more to boot.
Its a product of environment. We are not born with any specific accent. If I was born in lets say Kansas, I am sure my accent would be different.
I also noticed that my friends who moved further away started picking up the accent of their new location. I like to tease them for it…lol
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