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    What are the main differences in pronunciation between the major regional varieties of American English?

    Question #110610. Asked by synlar. (Nov 09 09 9:50 AM)


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    		There are some distinct accents in the US; the most noted would be the Southern drawl.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_American_English


    Another clear US accent is the Boston accent in New England.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_accent

    Nov 09 09, 11:28 AM
    star_gazer

    		These are some video clip examples of the above mentioned accents:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRyiWKT9L3E&feature=related


    http://www.vidzshare.net/videos/RbK4cL3QSc0/perfect-boston-accent.html

    Nov 09 09, 11:42 AM
    star_gazer

    		Try this for the Boston accent:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi_OSHrBgM4&feature=related

    Nov 09 09, 5:00 PM

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