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The BEST American accent

I still say Y'all, fixin to, necked instead of naked, and there's a few more that people catch me on from time to time. I plan on moving back to south as soon as possible and picking up my accent again.
 
My mom was born and raised in the Greenville/Spartenburg area of South Carolina. I love that accent, and miss it terribly.

I guess I understand a bit of where your mom was coming from, but I don't have to like it... ;)
 
The Texan accent really makes me angry. Wonder why.

My favorite British accents are Edinburgh Scot and Newcastle Geordie.
 
novella said:
My favorite British accents are Edinburgh Scot and Newcastle Geordie.
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I love the (not sure how to spell it, pronounced skow-ser) Scoucer accent. Just don't stand too close to the speaker ;) The Welsh accent is also gorgeous. The Scottish accent is fun, but working in Aberdeen was like trying to overcome a language barrier. We had one fellow from Perth in the company who was nigh-on completely incomprehensible. I needed a translator for him!
 
Motokid said:
oh come on...the Long Island New York, yenta (My Cousin Vinnie movie, the hot chick who played the girl friend....)accent....has to be top 2 right along-side the Boston, Pahk tha cah in Hahvahd Yahd....
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i hear ya....i lived in new york for a year, then moved to new england.....it's funny how americans make fun of canadian accents
 
Yes, the midwest is widely known as the *best*(i.e.-no regional accent) area of the U.S. This is a major reason why a lot of telemarketing firms have located here, though some companies have relocated elsewhere trading in perfect english for lower wages. With that being said, I'd have to say that I prefer the east coast "Jersey" accent. Think Sylvester Stallone speaking without marbles in his mouth. :D
 
If entertainment is what you are looking for, talk to a native Baltimorian.


I think it is impossible to accurately phoneticize, but it kind of sounds like a drunk Kennedy with mashed potatoes in his mouth.

(Edit: I reread this and realized I was being redundant. Could have just said "Kennedy")
 
MonkeyCatcher said:
The Bowaston accent hands-down :D
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Although Boston accents are great, I'm gonna have to say mine is better. I grew up in SE Massachusetts, right on the Rhode Island line. Our accent is a cross between Boston and NYC (because of the steam trade routes). It's SOOO much bedda! We drop all the Rs like Bostonians do, but put a little more attitude into it like New Yorkers. Plus we don't say stupid shit like Cuber.
 
sirmyk said:
This post is aimed at the Canadian members of this forum. What do you think of the North Dakota accent? It seems like a teaspoon of Maine, a dash of somewhere else, and two parts Canada... Example: the movie Fargo.
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well there is no accent similar in canada, i quote margie all the time. kook is right, the absolute best accent is from newfoundland. gold!!!
 
jenngorham said:
kook is right, the absolute best accent is from newfoundland. gold!!!
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i know people from newfoundland but never noticed anything special about the accent, must pay attention next time
 
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