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Say goodbye to Southern accents, y'all

The Southern accent is slowly disappearing from American dialects. Why it matters: Virginians — and even plenty of Richmonders — you might be surprised to learn, have Southern accents. Just ask any ...
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The Fading Southern Accent: How Culture, Race, and Change Are Rewriting the South | WATCH

*In 2025, new research confirms what many Southerners have long suspected: the classic Southern accent is fading, especially in major cities like Atlanta, New Orleans, and Raleigh. Studies from the ...
Post and Courier

Is the Southern accent fixin' to disappear in parts of the US South?

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region from other parts of the U.S. and around the world. A series of research papers ...
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The North Carolina southern accent is disappearing

You may notice generational differences in Southern accents throughout North Carolina. Often, Baby Boomers and older residents greet you with distinct, melodic drawls. In younger generations, the ...
Texarkana Gazette

Is the Southern accent fixin' to disappear in parts of the U.S. South?

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region from other parts of the U.S. and around the world. A series of research papers ...