Pronunciation patterns of place
A professional linguist presents an addictive map of American English Dialects with over 600 sound-samples:
Some people collect stamps. Others collect coins. I collect dialects. …. For many of the cities or towns on this map, you can listen to an audio or video sample of speech of a native (more specifically, someone who was raised there, though not necessarily born there, and whose dialect clearly represents that place).
Don’t miss some of the supporting storylines (e.g., “Where do they speak without an accent?” “Which states are the most linguistically complex?”), and be prepared to spend some time here.
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