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Breaking down the New York accent
Anatomy of an accent
Breaking down some of the accent's classic features. Some are still around, and others you can only find on Turner Classic Movies.
A becomes "Aw"
This feature, famously parodied in how words like coffee are pronounced, extends from Providence to Baltimore. Recent studies find its use is declining among younger people, but it's still a distinct, perhaps essential,...
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