American accent test

[Dan Goodman]

Tom Zurinskas wrote:
>
> This site tries to locate your American accent.  For me it came close, but just missed.
>
> http://gotoquiz.com/what_american_accent_do_you_have

Same for me.  I wonder if it would have been closer if they'd included
the horse/hoarse distinction.

Mine is Hudson Valley (which, in a few generations, may survive only
somewhat inland from the Hudson).


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