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Migration and Media – The Subtle Shifts in American Speech

Several studies suggest that traditional American regional accents are gradually fading.

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  • September 28, 2023
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Several studies suggest that traditional American regional accents are gradually fading. Linguists have observed changes in how specific words are pronounced across various states, with potential reasons including media influence and population migration. As movement within the U.S. has decreased since the mid-1980s, some speculate that these accent shifts may also slow, but as long as migration continues, speech will inevitably evolve.
  

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  1. Linguists have observed diminishing regional accents in areas like Georgia, New England, Michigan, and Texas.
  2. While mass media was initially suspected of influencing these changes, linguists believe the primary driver is migration and people mixing from various regions, resulting in accent “leveling.”
  3. One noticeable shift in accents, particularly in the South and Northeast, is the low-back-merger shift, where the pronunciation of words like “cot” and “caught” becomes indistinguishable.
  4. Despite the decline in movement within the U.S. since the mid-1980s, accent shifts are still anticipated to continue as long as there’s human migration.
  5. Language acquisition typically begins from parents and caregivers, but during adolescence, peer groups play a significant role in shaping language and accents.

 

Source: https://bigthink.com/high-culture/americas-accents-dying/ 

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