Monday, January 09, 2023
How to Speak Midwestern
by Edward McClelland
This is a light hearted look at the accents of the American midwest--which Mr. McClelland defines as "west of Exit 41 on the New York State Thruway, east of the Missouri River, and north of the Ohio River." There are three accents in this region: the North Central, the Midland, and the Inland North. (Which, of course, isn't an accent. Just ask all the people in my hometown.) The book mixes history, linguistics, and anecdotes from the region, along with a glossary of important local slang. It was a delight to read. All youse from the midwest oughta check it out.
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