southern twang
Frequency: 3.82.1 per million words
A nasal way of speaking characteristic of some southern regions.
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- Her southern twang immediately identified her as being from Georgia.
- She had a slight Southern twang to her voice.
- He had a distinctive southern twang that made his stories even more charming.
- He spoke with a distinct Southern twang, a hallmark of his upbringing.
- Despite living up north for years, she never lost her gentle southern twang.
- Her Southern twang was undeniable, even over the phone.
- The actor practiced for months to perfect a convincing southern twang for his role.
- The character's exaggerated Southern twang made him instantly recognizable.
- You could hear the soft southern twang in her voice as she welcomed them.
- Despite living abroad for decades, his Southern twang remained intact.
- His strong southern twang was a clear sign of his roots.
- The folk singer's music often featured a gentle Southern twang.
- She tried to hide her southern twang when speaking to the formal audience.
- Many find the Southern twang to be quite charming and melodic.
- The character's southern twang added an authentic touch to the film.
- He tried to mimic the Southern twang, but couldn't quite get it right.
- Growing up, he often imitated the southern twang of his grandparents.
- You could hear the faint Southern twang in her grandmother's old recordings.
- The politician's speech was delivered with a slight southern twang.
- Learning to speak without a Southern twang was a challenge for him.