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This dialect map covers all of North America’s English accents

Gail P Sherman
Apr 30, 2026
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Rick Aschmann, a professional linguist, has created a comprehensive analysis of “North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns,” as a hobby. The main feature is a map, available in different scales, of all the English dialects of North America. The site is overwhelming at first, with its small font and early 90s web design, but it con…

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