💨 Abstract

The Southern accent, known for its elongated vowels and soft "r" sounds, is fading in urban areas of the U.S. South due to migration and other sociolinguistic factors. Research shows that the classic Southern accent peaked with baby boomers and has declined with younger generations in Atlanta, New Orleans, and Raleigh. This change is linked to increased in-migration, the influx of educated workers, and significant events like Hurricane Katrina.

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