What’s Your Regional Dialect?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time 4 min
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About This Quiz
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Do you know the difference between a Boston accent and a Texas accent? Take this fun quiz to explore the diverse regional dialect test across America! From unique phrases to slang terms, there's more to dialects than just accents. Discover the multitude of dialects that shape American speech and see which one you identify with the most.
Your speech is influenced by the people around you, from family to friends to teachers. Whether you drop your Rs like Eastern New Englanders or use unique terms like the folks in the Pacific Northwest, your dialect is a reflection of your surroundings. Embrace your regional language quirks and see where your speech patterns align in this entertaining quiz. Who knows, you may just learn something new about the way you communicate!
Explore the fascinating world of regional dialects and uncover the nuances that make American speech so rich and diverse. Take this quiz to find out which regional dialect you call your own and learn more about the linguistic tapestry that makes up our country. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and discover the unique language characteristics that set you apart!
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American dialect quiz the word "been" gets used a lot. How do you pronounce it?
Been, you know, like a bean.
The way it's supposed to be pronounced
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If everyone brings a dish to a party, what kind of party are you having?
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If you want a carbonated beverage at a restaurant, what are you going to order?
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What's a buggy?
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We're making some tacos. What do you want on yours?
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If you like Creole food, maybe you want to have a crawfish bake. You call them crawfish, right?
Hey, it's a little lobster!
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Which of these classic sitcoms is your favorite?
"The Beverly Hillbillies"
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Jim Bowie had a famous knife. How do you say "Bowie knife"?
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American dialect quiz if you want to say something is "very good," what's a more colorful way to do that?
I like the word "very." Why use something else?
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You need to turn on the TV. What are you going to ask for?
Who turned the TV off in the first place?
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American dialect quiz when you're speaking with a group of people, how are you going to refer to them?
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Your aunt is making her famous potato salad, but she ran out of mayonnaise. How do you say that word again?
Wait, people pronounce mayonnaise differently?
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What do you want to have on the side of a meal?
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It's pecan pie time! How do you pronounce the name of that nut?
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Hey, what goes on a pancakes?
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American dialect quiz we've got a big sandwich piled high with meat and cheese. What is it called?
Well, what kind of meat are you talking about?
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A hot dog isn't just a hot dog. What's the best way to top one?
Spicy mustard and sauerkraut
Tomato, pickles, onions, relish
Bacon, lettuce and tomato
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If we're going for a jog, what's going on your feet?
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You know those little bugs that roll into balls? What are those?
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American dialect quiz is there any difference between how "merry" and "Mary" are pronounced?
There sure is! Not to mention, "marry."
"Mary" is different than "merry" and "marry."
"Mary" and "marry" are the same, but "merry" is different.
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What's the best way to refer to something across the street from you on a diagonal?
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The best way from one place to another is the direct route. But how do you say that word?
One way is a verb and one way is a noun. They have diifferent pronunciations.
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What do you call October 30?
What is it, a Wednesday this year?
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How much time do you spend shoveling snow every winter?
Not a whole heck of a lot
It can get rough some years
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Where are you heading for a swim when the summer rolls in?
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You can only have one sauce again for the rest of your life. What's it going to be?
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If you only get one topping on a pizza, what are you ordering?
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How often are you seeing roadkill when you're out driving?
I guess out on the highway you see stuff sometimes.
I can't recall the last time I did.
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Where are you going to go for some fresh air?
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What goes on a cake?
Whatever you like, I guess
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