I have another post on this general topic down below, but here’s a quiz you can take. See how close it gets to where you’re from:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html
My result was pretty accurate.
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
On September 27, 2013, GCA finally crossed 6000 when it hit 6002 downloads at e23. For days it sat at 5999, and I was starting to think I was getting punked!
Here’s pretty much what I’m like:
Way back on July 7, 2013, GCA hit 5901 downloads at e23. I’m looking forward to breaking 6000.
This sequence of maps is rather interesting, covering differences in pronunciations across regions of the US. I was surprised to find that many of my pronunciations and word choices are rather different from the norms where I live, especially since I’m a native and have lived here my whole life.
Anyway, here’s the article with the maps:
22 Maps That Show How Americans Speak English Totally Differently From Each Other
On April 21, 2013, GCA hit 5800 downloads at e23.
Back on February 26, 2013, GCA hit 5701 downloads at e23.