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what kind of American English do u speak?

Started by Christo, March 14, 2009, 03:29:27 AM

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Michelle.

You Speak General American English!
45% General American English

25% Dixie

25% Yankee

5% Upper Midwestern

"youse" is singular, "youse guys" plural, "y'all" means I'm making reservations for dinner.
0% Midwestern 
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Lachlann

You Speak General American English!



75% General American English

15% Yankee

5% Midwestern

5% Upper Midwestern

0% Dixie

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

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Love will open every door it's in your hands, the world is yours
Don't hold back and always know, all the answers will unfold
What are you waiting for, spread your wings and soar
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Kay

Whoever made this quiz, obviously doesn't know much about the mid-west.
.
It's not a drinking fountain...it's called a bubbler.  ;)
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You Speak General American English!
70% General American English

15% Yankee

10% Upper Midwestern

5% Dixie

0% Midwestern
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Walter

You Speak General American English!



60% General American English

25% Yankee

10% Dixie

5% Upper Midwestern

0% Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

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YoungSoulRebel

Quote from: Kay on October 30, 2009, 10:06:14 PM
Whoever made this quiz, obviously doesn't know much about the mid-west.
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It's not a drinking fountain...it's called a bubbler.  ;)

In what part of the Midwest?  I've lived most of my life in Michigan and Ohio and have never heard it called that (until now, obviously).
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jamie lee

You Speak General American English!
65% General American English

20% Yankee

10% Dixie

5% Upper Midwestern

0% Midwestern


0 %  Midwest Weird ! And I'm from the Chicago area all my life !

Jamie
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Kay

Quote from: YoungSoulRebel on November 03, 2009, 05:50:20 PM
In what part of the Midwest?  I've lived most of my life in Michigan and Ohio and have never heard it called that (until now, obviously).

Wisconsin.  We're odd that way.  (and in many other ways too)  :P
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insanitylives

You Speak General American English!
50% General American English

35% Yankee

10% Dixie

5% Upper Midwestern

0% Midwestern 



Apparently, however, I have an odd accent. Or according to my biology teacher anyway


What's a "cruller"?
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Kurzar

You Speak General American English!
70% General American English

20% Yankee

5% Dixie

5% Upper Midwestern

0% Midwestern
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heatherrose



Quote from: insanitylives on November 14, 2009, 03:32:52 PMWhat's a "cruller"?

:icon_chew: A twisted doughnut dough fried pastry. :icon_walk:


Quote from: Kay on October 30, 2009, 10:06:14 PMIt's not a drinking fountain...it's called a bubbler.

It is neither, it is a Scuttlebutt.  :icon_yes:


"I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you,
I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you.

So let's make the most of this beautiful day,
Since we're together, we might as well say,
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?" - Fred Rogers
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Kurzar

Quote from: Kay on October 30, 2009, 10:06:14 PM
Whoever made this quiz, obviously doesn't know much about the mid-west.
.
It's not a drinking fountain...it's called a bubbler.  ;)


It's called that in Rhode Island too lol.
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Cindy

Isn't this an oxymoron?

Americans don't speak English, The English speak English, most of whom I cannot understand; I'm from Liverpool UK, they certainly don't speak English. Australians speak Australian. Kiwis speak New Zealander, I don't understand that either (sorry Nicky (et al) just for you guys :laugh:).

Do NY's understand LA's?

Cindy



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heatherrose



Quote from: CindyJames on November 15, 2009, 03:43:47 AMDo NY's understand LA's?

Yes they do, regional colloquialisms aside.

More often, the most difficult dialect to understand,
unless you were born and raised using it,
is that of those in the deep, deep south, Lousiann, Bama, Missisip.
Especially if the person speaking it, is agitated.


BTW: I like your new avitar.
"I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you,
I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you.

So let's make the most of this beautiful day,
Since we're together, we might as well say,
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?" - Fred Rogers
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MMarieN

You Speak General American English!
70% General American English
15% Upper Midwestern
5% Dixie
5% Midwestern
5% Yankee

5% Dixie? Where the heck does that come from??? I'm a Chicagoan, dammit!
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Wolf Man

You Speak General American English!
80% General American English

20% Yankee

0% Dixie

0% Midwestern

0% Upper Midwestern

Boo! I'm so boring. I'm from Southern California  :P
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way, If I can be strong
I know every mile, Will be worth my while

When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong
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insanitylives

Quote from: heatherrose on November 14, 2009, 03:53:18 PM
:icon_chew: A twisted doughnut dough fried pastry. :icon_walk:
Sounds tasty
Quote from: CindyJames on November 15, 2009, 03:43:47 AM

Do NY's understand LA's?

Cindy
Easily.

Then again, I can understand my next door neighbors accent, and she didn't learn english until she was in her thirties (she's almost ninty now)
Thickest accent I've ever heard.

The only thing I can't understand is the UK version of ebonics (tthe people who can't use proper grammar to save their lives, paired with a slight slur to their speach)
I think you call it chav-speak over there?

/end tangent
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Luna!

You Speak General American English!
60% General American English

20% Yankee

10% Dixie

5% Midwestern

5% Upper Midwestern 

Figures, given I'm from Vancouver, Canada. Canadians have their own manner of speaking, which I defy with an equal passion. Luna is a one-woman nation. 8)

I knew what a cruller was, but I said 'no' to using it because I never eat them. ^_^
Apparently, it's classified as a Yankee-ism, which I did not know. Another one for the old rotary file, I suppose.
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