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I agree. I live in Rhode Island, the smallest state I the US and we have multiple distinct accents that are clear to those who grow up here. Even from adjacent
by matt_the_bass 8y ago
I agree. I live in Rhode Island, the smallest state I the US and we have multiple distinct accents that are clear to those who grow up here. Even from adjacent towns!
Many people in RI down even travel within the state very far.
- DoofusOfDeath 8y agoI've spent a lot of time in RI myself. Can you say more about the differences you have in mind? All I can think of is Cranston vs. elsewhere.
- matt_the_bass 8y agoWell I’ve noticed the accents mostly with people who’s family have been here for at least a few generations. Cranston acccent is quite different than providence even though they are adjacent. Johnston also has a similar accent to Cranston but a little different still to an acute ear. I don’t know how to really describe them in words. I’ve also noticed quite bit of difference in accent by age group. For example, my grandmother is from providence and is 92. She pronounces “bottle” as “baw’ull”. Many of her friends around her age speak similarly. My wife’s family is from south shore MA, about 30 minutes from providence. Their accent is way different too (and different from Boston). They pronounce “bath” as “bawth” (almost British) but Boston says “Baath”.
- DoofusOfDeath 8y agoThanks. I spend most of my time in South County, so I'm not exposed to a lot of the accents you're talking about.
- matt_the_bass 8y agoYes I haven’t heard much variation in south county accents. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cranston and Johnston and providence accents sound the same to many south county residents. I find it amazing that there is so much difference in so small a distance.