John McWhorter on the Southern accent.

Why Do Southerners Talk Like That?

Why Do Southerners Talk Like That?

A show about the mysteries of English.
Oct. 2 2018 10:35 AM

Why Do Southerners Talk Like That?

Dissecting the distinct features that make up Southern speech.

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In this episode, John dissects the distinct features that make up Southern speech.

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