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Is The Original English Accent Still Alive in Parts of the United States?

Published: Aug. 8, 2022, 6 a.m.

On the isolated island community of Tangier, Virginia, the residents speak with a dialect that is entirely unique. It\u2019s part southern drawl, part \u201dbrogue,\u201d and some have claimed it\u2019s a relic dialect left over from the first English settlers to the area in the 1600s. But is that true? In this episode, we learn about the region, its dialect and the reason for this strange accent. Then we play the quick quiz with my wife Alison!\n\n\n\nReview this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589\n\nBonus episodes and content available at\xa0http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent\n\n\nFor special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit\xa0http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals\n\nUse promo code \u201dINTERNET\u201d for 15% off skincare products at\xa0www.aldernewyork.com