Activity 9 Activity 9 Dialects in the u.s.
Regional dialects are unique in pronunciation, word usage, and grammatical forms.
We can hear these sounds that are standard to a specific region. Dialectologists cannot record every sound in English, but attempt to understand the differences by using charts showing a highly detailed system. Most people cannot hear some of the differences that have been identified by the more trained ear. Further, age, sex, education, occupation, origins of words all influence the speech dialect we are accustomed to using. Identify the usages that are familiar to you.