Southern Dialects
Southern dialects refer to the various regional accents and speech patterns found in the southern United States. These dialects can vary significantly from state to state and even within communities. Common features include vowel shifts, unique vocabulary, and distinctive intonation patterns.
Some well-known Southern dialects include the Appalachian English, spoken in the Appalachian region, and the Gullah dialect, which is influenced by African languages and found in coastal areas of South Carolina and Georgia. These dialects reflect the rich cultural history and diversity of the South, shaped by factors such as migration and settlement patterns.