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.