concept   accent
culture   United States
statement   Accents in the United States are diverse and are influenced by region and social background, sometimes leading to stereotypes and parody.
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1 accent United States Accents are often used to identify regional or social origins of individuals and can carry connotations of prestige or lack thereof. 1
2 accent United States Accents vary widely within the country and are often associated with different regions or social classes. 1
3 accent United States Accents can vary greatly within a single country, and can be associated with specific regions or social groups. 1
4 accent United States Accents vary widely within the country and can indicate regional or social background. 1
5 accent United States Accents are seen as a reflection of regional identity and can be a point of pride or a source of stereotypes. 1
6 boston accent United States Often associated with the city of Boston and the New England region 1
7 boston accent United States Perceived as having a non-rhotic pronunciation, dropping the 'r' sound at the end of syllables 1
8 boston accent United States Sometimes parodied or imitated in American media, often associated with the working class 1
9 boston accent United States May be associated with specific linguistic features like the use of 'wicked' as an intensifier 1
10 boston accent United States The accent varies among different neighborhoods and suburbs of Boston 1
11 local accents United States Local accents can vary greatly from state to state, and are often associated with specific regions or cities. 1
12 southern accent United States Associated with hospitality and friendliness in the southern states 1
13 southern accents United States Southern accents are associated with hospitality and friendliness in the United States. 1