I'll go first:

How To Speak Pacific Northwestern:

EmphaSize your SeS
Talk like you have no soul
Say everything like you're asking a question
Say "Pop" instead of "Soda"

Boston

Never say "Pop" or Soda, it's "Tonic"
All Rs preceded by an a are soft (cah for car, smaht for smart)
A sandwich on an Italian roll is a sub, the roll is a spuckie
Commonwealth Avenue is Comm Ave, but Memorial Drive is Memorial Drive(newcomers say Mem Drive, dead give away)

How to speak Canadian ...

Don't say "Aboot", say "About"
A chesterfield is a couch
A Timbit is a Donut hole
A toque is a winter hat
and speak "eh" quite often, but not too much.

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Everyone in the world says You know.  Like "I know that you know, or do you know what I mean"  :P

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I mean in a Canehdian way, you know?


in northern Canada, where the thick Canadian accents are, they say "oh, I know, eh"

Jehson.  ;D

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What is northern Canada?  Like, beyond the 52nd parallel?


Northern Canada ... like Northwest Territories, Yukon, and even though it's not part of Canada .. maybe even Alaska ...

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Why isn't Alaska part of Canada?


I'm not too sure on that one, but movies that are generally set in Alaska (such as "Mystery, Alaska" starring Russel Crowe) have such a Canadian feel to them

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Say 'Ya Know' before most statements.

Scratch your head a lot.

Speak real fast.

Say.. aye, eh, ey, oh a lot.

Raise the inflection of your voice at the end of most sentances.

For the phonetically minded...a typically 'cheerful' London-type greeting...

'Orlrite? Owzitgowin?'

The o must be pronounced as a long vowel!

Say 'Ya Know' before most statements.

Scratch your head a lot.

Speak real fast.

Say.. aye, eh, ey, oh a lot.

Raise the inflection of your voice at the end of most sentances.


Are ya frum Minnesohta?

Are ya frum Minnesohta?


Nope.
Moving there in a few months  ;D

I've always spoke like that.

New York= New Yawk  ;D

Sunderland (Mackem):

Use 'owt' instead of 'anything', 'nowt' instead of 'nothing' and 'summit' instead of 'something'. 'Dinnah' is also commonly used as a substitute for 'don't know'
Never pronounce the g in an 'ing' word (as in, you say goin', not going)
Refer to boys and girls as lads and lasses
Say 'aye' as a form of agreement, and use 'man' at the end of sentences if you're annoyed
'Alreyt' is the usual formal greeting here

Sunderland (Mackem):

Use 'owt' instead of 'anything', 'nowt' instead of 'nothing' and 'summit' instead of 'something'. 'Dinnah' is also commonly used as a substitute for 'don't know'
Never pronounce the g in an 'ing' word (as in, you say goin', not going)
Refer to boys and girls as lads and lasses
Say 'aye' as a form of agreement, and use 'man' at the end of sentences if you're annoyed
'Alreyt' is the usual formal greeting here


I always get these mixed up...

Which of the North-East dialects pronounces 'Take them' as 'Tackem'?

I always get these mixed up...

Which of the North-East dialects pronounces 'Take them' as 'Tackem'?


That's probably Geordie (Newcastle). It sounds like something they'd say.

If anyone cares, this is how you pronounce Geordie:
Use the name 'Alan Shearer' in every sentence possible
Say 'Divent' instead of don't (and sound like a right tit as well)
All 'ow' words are pronounced 'oo' eg- "Aboot" (about), "Doon" (down), "Toon" (Town) etc etc etc
Say 'wuh' instead of us for some unfathomable reason
Say "Why-aye like" in every sentence, even if it's right in the middle
And don't forget to go around and smash your town centre up when the local team lose a derby match to a "lesser" side

And don't forget to go around and smash your town centre up when the local team lose a derby match to a "lesser" side


Hm...now who could that be?!!

Heh! I do remember being 'forced' to sing 'Blaydon Races' while at school (there's edyukayshun for you!) and not being able to understand a word of it!

'Gannin'? What's that all about...?!!

Heh! I do remember being 'forced' to sing 'Blaydon Races' while at school (there's edyukayshun for you!) and not being able to understand a word of it!

'Gannin'? What's that all about...?!!


Hey, I din't say we was perfect  ;)

We still use gannin'... not as often as people think, though. It's mostly Geordies who use that

check = cheque

color = colour

a winter hat is a toque

Speech of the "Tristates" (N.Illinois, E.Iowa, S.Wisconsin)

Find the middle between the SNL's Super Fans's and the movie Fargo and drop it down a notch. Our speech is a part of what's refered to as "Midwestern Vowels". We like to replace Yes with Ya as in "Ya betcha".

Over emphasize your 'r's..when people hear them they think you're smart.
otherwise, it's
'sup. watcha doin?
nuh-in. supwitchu?
jeetyet?
nah. you?
nah. wattdayawant?
deninos.
cool.

Why isn't Alaska part of Canada?

lol

Cause it's American! ;D

I'm from Chicago and we don't have a dialect, I don't think.  We just say "pop" instead of "soda" and unlike some people here in the South, it's a shopping "cart", not a shopping "buggy".

Youse guys obviously didn't live on the South Side ;D  I know a few people who grew up on the SS and take the "Bears Fans" characters from SNL and tone it down just a bit and that's them to a "T" ;D

Other than that, I couldn't tell you what my dialect is because everyone always thinks I'm from the South :-\\



No, I grew up on the North Side, about 30 minutes or so from Wrigley Field.

Is there a transition zone between American and Canadian accents, or do you go from "About" to "Aboat" instantleh? I think some northern towns in Washington and Montana have Canehdian rehsing.


I also notice Canadians pronounce 'about' like 'aboat' - sort of like the Scottish.

So, the provinces are Southern Canada, eh?

Why isn't Alaska part of Canada?



Russia owned the Alaskan territory.  After the Civil War, when the United States was expanding westward, Secretary of State Seward pushed
the purchase of Alaska.  The sale was termed "Sewards Folly" until they struck gold in the Klondike.

For the phonetically minded...a typically 'cheerful' London-type greeting...

'Orlrite? Owzitgowin?'

The o must be pronounced as a long vowel!



We say that here in Boston, too, but then there are many reasons to refer to this region as "New England".  Tell me,
why do they call people from Newcastle "Geordies"

Tell me, why do they call people from Newcastle "Geordies"


According to this site there are several explanations, all loosely based around a derivation of the name George.

http://english.cmu.edu/pittsburghspeech/index.html

http://www.pittsburghese.com/


these are two good sites about the "Pittsburgh" language.

To be speak Australian, just say 'yeah' or 'no worries' mate after every sentence. Also speak as if your jaw is incapable of opening more than one quater its normal extent.

Anything, sort of worked up a sweat just writing this. Time to grab a coldie, lounge by the pool and bung a prawn on the barbie...

Youse guys obviously didn't live on the South Side ;D  I know a few people who grew up on the SS and take the "Bears Fans" characters from SNL and tone it down just a bit and that's them to a "T" ;D

Other than that, I couldn't tell you what my dialect is because everyone always thinks I'm from the South :-\\


I'm not sure about the northside but Chicago does indeed have a very distinct accent. We have a lot of weekend "Chickaga" tourists who visit our region. 

Actually though throughout the United States and most likely Canada too, every region has a "plain speech" and a "local speech". The plain speech is generally used by professions and especially broadcasters. I've found that the level of one's local speech is really determined by choice.

What's my dialect since I live in Noo Yawk? ;D

Hailing from Lancaster County PA, one must learn to speak Pennsylvania Dutch.  It's a weird combination of English and German.  The Amish speak it.  :)

Over emphasize your 'r's..when people hear them they think you're smart.
otherwise, it's
'sup. watcha doin?
nuh-in. supwitchu?
jeetyet?
nah. you?
nah. wattdayawant?
deninos.
cool.


Did you say Deninos?????  OMG!!  They have the BEST pizza in all of S.I....maybe all of NY!!

OK, former NY'er living in the south now so here it goes...

Did you put "awl" in the car. (OIL)

I planted "flares" in the garden yesterday. (FLOWERS)

Want surp on those pancakes? (Syrup)



Pank=Pink
Cain't=Can't
Thank=Think


I've lived here for almost 17 years and I think I've picked up a southern accent, but people down here always ask me when I'm from.

My dialect:

"A Mecha Leka Hi Mecka Hiney Ho"

;D

Okay, but how do you say that phoneticly? :)

Okay, but how do you say that phoneticly? :)


You must speak to the genie on Pee Wee's Playhouse. ;D

Oh, alright.  But I'm taking Peewee's bicycle bell. :)

Oh, alright.  But I'm taking Peewee's bicycle bell. :)



Please don't take Jambi too. ;D

Well, since you said please I won't.  ::)

Well, since you said please I won't.   ::)



Thank You. ;D

You're welcome.  Just don't expect me to do the Peewee Herman dance. That is soooo beneath me!!! ::)

You're welcome.  Just don't expect me to do the Peewee Herman dance. That is soooo beneath me!!! ::)



http://www.tvdance.com/peewee/13a.gif

;D

For some reason that bicycle is really starting to appeal to me!!! :)

How to speak the language of my area:

1. Mutter like an auctioneer until the end of your sentence, at which point you use one relevant word.

Examples:

"Oh dear, my musical instrument appears to be out of tune." becomes: "Eedobedingolbangilingalingol banjo."

"I say, have you seen the recent sporting events?" becomes: "Soshackaltonfordingdingdangdong NASCAR."

And so on.

I actually talk a bit like an intelligent Scotsman, myself.

For some reason that bicycle is really starting to appeal to me!!! :)



How is that?

How is that?


Hey Howard you want we should get a pie or somethin'

Hey Howard you want we should get a pie or somethin'



Poontang? ;)

Poontang? ;)


BAHAHAHAHAH. ;D ;D

I should have known you'd say that.  No I meant like a pizza pie.  But we can go cruise for chicks if you want ;D :D

OMG I'm going to hurl. Not that either of you would notice.  Okay, enough with the Peewee Herman. ::)

BAHAHAHAHAH. ;D ;D

I should have known you'd say that.  No I meant like a pizza pie.  But we can go cruise for chicks if you want ;D :D



No thanks I have a girlfriend. ;)

OMG I'm going to hurl. Not that either of you would notice.  Okay, enough with the Peewee Herman. ::)


Eh?



No thanks I have a girlfriend. ;)


Ah, you're faithful.  Well that's good.  :)

Eh?

Ah, you're faithful.  Well that's good.  :)



Robin can cruise around in my car.

Well, El Dorado old buddy guess you'll be cruising alone. :)

Robin can cruise around in my car.


Well don't tear up the brakes. ;)


Well, El Dorado old buddy guess you'll be cruising alone. :)


The name's Dude.

Indiana is kinda mixed between country dialect for some people and standard for others like me.

I can't think of any way to really describe it.

I'm so sorry, please accept my humble apologies.  DUDE.   :) Do I sense a bit of German temperment?  (Just asking.)

I'm so sorry, please accept my humble apologies.  DUDE.  :) Do I sense a bit of German temperment?  (Just asking.)


Nope, I'm not German.

Sorry, I just thought. . . oh never mind.  :-[ 

Well don't tear up the brakes. ;)

The name's Dude.



I'll try not to.

Sorry, I just thought. . . oh never mind.  :-[ 


What is it?

Nothing, I'm just sorry for getting you upset.

Don't think he was upset...

Don't think he was upset...


Nope, I wasn't.

I've noticed maybe a couple of subtle things since I moved down to Missouri. One thing, which I find mildly annoying, is that when you're talking to someone and they want you to repeat what you just said, they'll say, "Do what?" Also, I've noticed that when people refer to the roads here, instead of saying "Route 7" or "Highway 40," they'll say "7 Highway" or "40 Highway." I thought that was a neat little quirk.

I've noticed maybe a couple of subtle things since I moved down to Missouri. One thing, which I find mildly annoying, is that when you're talking to someone and they want you to repeat what you just said, they'll say, "Do what?" Also, I've noticed that when people refer to the roads here, instead of saying "Route 7" or "Highway 40," they'll say "7 Highway" or "40 Highway." I thought that was a neat little quirk.


They say that down here in Southwest Va except it's "Do what now?"

A few other things I've thought of, people use the word vehicle instead of just saying car/truck, like "get in the vehicle".  "Put up" is used instead of put away. 

OH GOD!!!  The "do what?" and "fixin' to" drive me bonkers :D


Uhm, do whawt?  I was uh just fixin' to go down to the store.  I'm a comin' from over yonder.

Well we say pop usually instead of soda, but soda is used occasionally. I also pronounce roof like "ruff" instead of like "rewf" my one cousin from Boston looks at me funny when I do that but it's common here, or route I'll pronounce "root" or "rawt" interchangeably. Broom I usually always say "brum" instead of like "broooom", same idea with room. The grass by the street is usually called the tree lawn here. Cellar is rarely used, it's pretty much always the basement. Oh yea and another thing the word router as in computer router, I have a habit of pronouncing that as "rooter" even though that's really incorrect, lol.

Well we say pop usually instead of soda, but soda is used occasionally. I also pronounce roof like "ruff" instead of like "rewf" my one cousin from Boston looks at me funny when I do that but it's common here, or route I'll pronounce "root" or "rawt" interchangeably. Broom I usually always say "brum" instead of like "broooom", same idea with room. The grass by the street is usually called the tree lawn here. Cellar is rarely used, it's pretty much always the basement. Oh yea and another thing the word router as in computer router, I have a habit of pronouncing that as "rooter" even though that's really incorrect, lol.


Is Ohio uber-American?  I've always gotten the impression that California, Iowa and Ohio are the most American states.

I've noticed maybe a couple of subtle things since I moved down to Missouri. One thing, which I find mildly annoying, is that when you're talking to someone and they want you to repeat what you just said, they'll say, "Do what?" Also, I've noticed that when people refer to the roads here, instead of saying "Route 7" or "Highway 40," they'll say "7 Highway" or "40 Highway." I thought that was a neat little quirk.


Better than what you would get here. If someone here wants you to repeat something you get "EH?" barked at you, or sometimes "Y'wot?"

Ok, this would be more helpfull if you want to speak just like me (everyone likes how I speak 'cus it's cute)

Seriously emphasize your t's.. but only at certain times. Don't do it like an ass, see, if I were to say take your time, the T wouldn't be hard like Tie-me. It would be tsake your tsime. (think like a jazz snare)

Next. Be quiet for long periods of time and then pack every possible thing you had to say in to one long convuluted sentance, then sigh when people want you to repeat it.

Put an S at the end of words that don't have an S at the end of them. Also, even when it's not necisarry, pronounce the S at the end of words.
I live right by Illinois so will often say "Hey, I'm going over to Illinois to Pop's" Now, most people would say Illinois the way you annoy, no, I would say Ill - e - Noize. Don't ask why, I've just always done it.

The same with word's that don't have an S at the end. You's guys.

I've already mentioned, "Ya Know" "Eh" and "Ooooh" in my previous post.

Combine words together.. Shutchamouf, howsigowi, supwitchoo etc..etc..etc.

Try to use long words, even if they're not used in the right context, use them.

I guess that's about it.

Another small tip:

DROP YOUR H's! H's DO NOT EXIST IN THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND.

You DO NOT live in a 'House', it is a 'Ouse
You DO NOT go to the 'Hospital', it is the 'Ospital

Just thought i'd slip that one in

Another small tip:

DROP YOUR H's! H's DO NOT EXIST IN THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND.

You DO NOT live in a 'House', it is a 'Ouse
You DO NOT go to the 'Hospital', it is the 'Ospital

Just thought i'd slip that one in


The dropping of 'H' is a trait common to many parts of Britain, not just the Northeast, and is particularly associated with the Cockney accent. We had a bloke from Middlesbrough, in the NE of England in our high-school who spoke with such a strong accent and at such a rate it was hard to understand him. Don't know if rapid speech is a feature of the accent of the 'Geordie' accent/dialect/manner of speech though, most 'Northern English' accents I've heard are Yorkshire, or Manchester.

http://www.phillytalk.com/philly/philly-slang.html

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/081497/article008.shtml

These two sites can help you speak Philly!!!

http://www.phillytalk.com/philly/philly-slang.html

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/081497/article008.shtml

These two sites can help you speak Philly!!!


Those aren't really slang terms, but just local ways of pronunciation...but anyway, don't want to be pedantic, pretty interesting anyway.

American : I was at the match and was rooting for my team.  Everyone else was too.

Australian : I was at the match and was rooting for my team.  Everyone was watching me.  The players in the match probably stopped and watched as well.  Until the police took me away because "you can't do that in public".....  :o

Slight difference in the use of the word in question  :P ;D ;D ;D ;D

American : I was at the match and was rooting for my team.  Everyone else was too.

Australian : I was at the match and was rooting for my team.  Everyone was watching me.  The players in the match probably stopped and watched as well.  Until the police took me away because "you can't do that in public".....  :o

Slight difference in the use of the word in question  :P ;D ;D ;D ;D


;D Years of Rodney Rude have given me a good insight.

To talk like me specifically, be boring and awesome at the same time!

To talk like me specifically, be boring and awesome at the same time!



How is that? ???

Here in the Kingdom of Id, we speak regular English dialect, but a word of advice, don't use the word Fink around the king.  He's not too fond of that  :D


I added to your Karma, Bung, for reminding me of something I haven't thought about in a looong time...  You bought a lot of memories flooding back  :)