Do South Dakotans have accents?

Do South Dakotans have accents?

A lot of people, (mostly South Dakotans, or former residents) claim that we South Dakotans do indeed have an accent. But when they say this, it almost always is compared to a Minnesota or North Dakota style accent.

Do North Dakotans have accents?

“Most people in North Dakota don’t believe we have an accent,” Davis said. “Most people in North Dakota don’t believe we have an accent,” Davis said. “I’m sure we do to another part of the country.”

What state has the least amount of accent?

It’s been pretty well-documented that a lot of Michigan people don’t think they have an accent at all. The state with the least correctness, according to the Michiganders, was Alabama.

Does Missouri have an accent?

In most of Missouri we would probably just label the accent as standard Midwestern; certainly if you drove across on I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas City. That standard Midwestern has been classically the accent of national news broadcasters, so it is almost the quintessential American accent.

What do they call soda in South Dakota?

When you ask for a “coke” in South Dakota, you are going to get a Coca-Cola. And you will definitely get a weird look if you try to order a “soda.” Pop is the word of choice for our favorite carbonated beverage.

What is the St Louis accent?

The typical St. Louis dialect is rooted deeply in the central corridor of the city, on the south and north sides and inner-ring suburbs as well. Different ethnic groups, such as a Italian-Americans, Jewish-Americans and Irish-Americans also have different versions as well.

Where do people say pop?

“Pop” is most commonly associated with the Midwest, in states like Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, Oklahoma, Indiana and Iowa. The term is also more common in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.

How do you pronounce “Creek” in South Dakota?

Creeks and streams abound in South Dakota, and almost all of them are said with South Dakota flair. It’s spelled “creek,” but pronounced “crick.” And when you were little, maybe you even thought they were actually two different words, because trying to learn phonics is hard while everyone around you blatantly defies those rules.

How do you spot a South Dakotan vs a transplant?

Perhaps the easiest way to spot a native South Dakotan versus a transplant is how they pronounce the state capitol. Those not from here think it follows the French pronunciation, since it looks like a French word.

What’s the difference between North Dakota and South Dakota’s bison?

In North Dakota, the “s” in “bison” takes on a “z” sound, while in South Dakota we stick with the soft “s,” like “estate” or, well, “South Dakota.” It might seem like a small difference, but both our states are pretty big fans of bison, so we notice.

How do you say Coyote in South Dakota?

People in most parts of the country say “coyo-tay,” like Wil-E-Coyote. For South Dakotans, the “e” is silent. Since the coyote is our state mammal, I think it gives our pronunciation some street cred. Also, Sam Elliott says it the way we do.