What do you think of the NCVS/Great Lakes 'accent'? (live, area)

[Trimac20]

Accent Tag - from Ohio - YouTube

Hers was one of the stronger examples I found.

Notice words like, 'tag', 'Alabama', and of course the 'o' vowels in 'box.'

Just a poll to see what you think about it.

Actually her 'o' vowel isn't that bad. Pop sounds like 'pap', lol. I don't mind how she she drags on 'Daady long legs' but it does stand out.

[GraniteStater]

This accent is quite moderate compared to some I have heard in southern Wisconsin and parts of Chicagoland.

[1208]

I personally don't like it but I think it's nice that the US still has regional differences like this

[Bydand]

Sounds about right for this area as well. A few words were a bit stronger sounding that we do, but not by much... probably only noticed it because I was listening for any difference. What do I think about the accent? Don't think much about accents at all to tell the truth, it doesn't bother me at all.

[ForYourLungsOnly]

there is a pretty big difference even within the great lakes cities themselves. I hear Chicagoans who BARELY have an accent and have lived there forever, and then some with very strong accents. Same goes with Cleveland and basically any city in america.

[tvdxer]

She is closer to "General American" English than most.

[Colts]

It's not that thick, but some words do have an Upper Midwest sound to them.

Overall, I like that accent...it's more pleasant than the southern sounding one on the opposite side of the state.

[Smtchll]

that's a thick accent to me. The accent in St. Louis is somewhat similar, but not as strong, and a lot of people don't really have an accent.

With any accent, it can sound good or bad depending on who's talking

[GraniteStater]

The really interesting thing is when you start combining the NCVS accent with the Northwood accent. The combined influence results in a thicker accent. The combined influence is more common in parts of Michigan and Wisconsin.