Search results
Apr 8, 2024 · This dialect combines French and Creole languages. It is specific for New Orleans and Louisiana. It is characterized by low “a” and “o” sounds and is often compared to a New York or Boston accent. Lowland Southern. This one is the most common and recognizable Southern accent.
3 days ago · Occitan (English: / ˈ ɒ k s ɪ t ən,-t æ n,-t ɑː n /; Occitan: occitan [utsiˈta, uksiˈta]), also known as lenga d'òc (Occitan: [ˈleŋɡɒ ˈðɔ(k)] ⓘ; French: langue d'oc) by its native speakers, sometimes also referred to as Provençal, is a Romance language spoken in Southern France, Monaco, Italy's Occitan Valleys, as well as Spain's Val d'Aran in Catalonia; collectively, these ...
6 days ago · The Satsugū dialect (薩隅方言, Satsugū Hōgen), often referred to as the Kagoshima dialect (鹿児島弁, Kagoshima-ben, Kagomma-ben, Kago'ma-ben, Kagoima-ben), is a group of dialects or dialect continuum of the Japanese language spoken mainly within the area of the former Ōsumi and Satsuma provinces now incorporated into the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
5 days ago · Some linguists, as well as many locals, argue that Hawaiian Pidgin is a dialect of American English. Born from the increase of immigrants from Japan, China, Puerto Rico, Korea, Portugal, Spain and the Philippines, the pidgin creole language was a necessity in the plantations.
6 days ago · African-American Vernacular English [a] ( AAVE) is the variety of English natively spoken, particularly in urban communities, by most working - and middle-class African Americans and some Black Canadians. [2] Having its own unique grammatical, vocabulary, and accent features, AAVE is employed by middle-class Black Americans as the more informal ...
6 days ago · This dialect is known for its distinctive intonation and vocabulary, which can be difficult for non-native speakers to understand. Another popular dialect is the Tokyo dialect, which is spoken in the capital city and surrounding areas. This dialect is considered to be the standard form of Japanese and is used in most official settings.
Apr 12, 2024 · Cockney as a dialect is most notable for its argot, or coded language, which was born out of ingenious rhyming slang. There are as many as 150 terms that are recognized instantly by any rhyming slang user. For example, the phrase use your loaf —meaning “use your head”—is derived from the rhyming phrase loaf of bread.
