Lesson 62 of 84 · U.S. Regions
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In the United States, people speak English, but there are many different accents and dialects.
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In the United States, people speak English, but there are many different accents and dialects. An accent is how someone pronounces words. For example, people in the South might say 'y'all' instead of 'you all.' A dialect includes special words or phrases that are unique to a region. For instance, people in New York might use the word 'hero' for a sandwich, whereas others might call it a 'sub.' These accents and dialects show the rich culture of our country.
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Accents are about how words are pronounced.
Dialects include unique words and phrases from a region.
Different regions have different ways of speaking English.
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