Southern accents have nuances to them. Here, a linguist explains how they came to be and what the key differences are. Beth Gwinn/Getty Images There isn't one thing that makes a Southern accent. The ...

In Boston, there are reports of people pronouncing the letter “r.” Down in Tennessee, people are noticing a lack of a Southern drawl. And Texans have long worried about losing their distinctive twang.

‘Very specific differences in language, dialect and accents have emerged over time, and that's a fascinating side of language evolution.’ By Laura Baisas Published Nov 19, 2024 7:01 PM EST Deposit ...