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Next, we venture into the Southern United States, where accents vary significantly. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone in the South speaks slowly. The Southern accent can be vibrant and engaging, often characterized by its unique sounds and phrasing.
Key Features
A Rodic 'R': Unlike some Northern counterparts, the Southern twang highlights the ‘R’ at the end of words, making them pronounced clearly — "car," "bar," and "far" become distinct.
PIN-PEN Merger: A fascinating trait of Southern accents is that the vowel sounds in "pin" and "pen" become indistinguishable, simplifying them to a single sound.