The New Jersey accent is a distinctive way of speaking commonly associated with residents of New Jersey. It features unique vowel sounds, such as the pronunciation of "aw" in words like "coffee," which can sound more like "caw-fee." The accent also includes a tendency to drop the "r" sound at the end of words, making "car" sound like "cah." This accent is often linked to the broader Northeast American English dialects, sharing similarities with accents from nearby areas like New York City and Philadelphia. It can vary significantly within the state, influenced by factors such as region and ethnicity.