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- Intrusive 'R': A striking feature is the addition of an ‘R’ sound between two vowel-ending words, leading to pronunciations like "pizzer and pasta."
Mastering the Boston accent can be tricky but can lend an authentic flair to your speech.
California Dreaming: The NorCal Accent
Finally, we conclude our accent tour in California, where a plethora of accents exist, particularly between Northern and Southern styles. The NorCal accent tends to have a more neutral quality but still boasts distinguishing features.
Key Features
- Vocal Fry: A prevalent aspect of California speech, this phenomenon occurs when the speaker’s voice has a slightly gravelly or throaty sound.