North American English Dialects

https://aschmann.net/AmEng/

Article

  • Detailed map and reference of North American English dialects and accents
  • Covers regional variation across US, Canada, and border areas
  • Long-running reference site cataloguing phonetic and vocabulary differences

Discussion

  • New Orleans accent noted for sounding like New York to outsiders — a recurring surprise
  • Concern raised that YouTube’s ‘neutral influencer accent’ is erasing regional dialects
  • Canadian coverage criticized as oversimplified; Ottawa Valley and Atlantic provinces underrepresented
  • Commenters shared personal accent stories across Kansas, Alaska, Mat-Su Valley, and Newfoundland

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Added Apr 17, 2026
Modified Apr 17, 2026