How Aschmann’s North American Dialect Map Identifies a Person’s Birthplace by the Pronunciation of Five Words
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Map expert Matt Forrest shared his admiration for linguistRick Aschmanns famous map of North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns, which can identify the specific area where someone was born by the way they pronounce five words. Forrest also explains each region as described by Aschmann, while also acknowledging the singularity of this work.
More About Aschmann's Dialect MapAschmann's Map of North American English DialectsSo this map can tell you where you grew up based on how you pronounce five words. It's actually one of my favorite maps on the internet
Interactive Map of North American English Dialects
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