For some Americans, their accent isn’t just related to where they live

For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live, but also who they think they are. In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers found that men who had a “country” identity—for example, a love of hunting and guns, pickup trucks and country music—showed different vowel patterns in their pronunciations than did their neighbors who showed more interest in pursuits like theater, golf and rock music.

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