Free Pronunciation Course!

Where Do American Accents Come From?

We know that accents are everywhere. We all have one, and depending on where someone has lived and how old they were when they lived there, we may have a combination of many accents in our speaking pattern.

 

The United States is no exception: Some estimate that there are over 30+ regional accents within America alone!

 

So where did all these accents come from? I found an interesting video by Business Insider that illustrates the history of the American accents:

 

 

I'd love to hear from you - contact me to learn how we can work together to perfect your American English pronunciation!

Julie Cunningham | San Diego Voice and Accent Julie Cunningham | San Diego Voice and Accent Julie Cunningham | San Diego Voice and Accent

Are you ready to transform your English skills, but you’re not sure where to start?

Start here!

Sign up to receive my free guidebook to the sounds of American English! Learn how to pronounce every sound of American English with close-up pictures, phonetic symbols, and real-life MRIs!

Get the free guidebook!