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Midland American English, otherwise known as the Midland American dialect, refers to the speech pattern of a specific region in America. The states that are located in the midlands include the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Nebraska. The history of the Midland American dialect is interesting as it is heavily influenced by waves of settlers that originate from various British Isles. The different speech patterns eventually blended and were further shaped by the waves of migrants from the 19th century.

The midland dialect is most commonly described to sound similar to regular American speech. This happens because Midland covers a wide range of areas. The Midland dialect distinguished itself from other dialects as it has 2 versions: the southern and northern halves. The separation happens due to the southern Midland is being influenced by the Southern American English and the northern version is much closer to the general American English.

https://mr-dialect.com/en-us/american-english-dialect-accent-slang-translator/english-midland-american-english/#:~:text=One%20notable%20feature%20of%20Midland,as%20the%20cot%2Dcaught%20merger.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-map-11-separate-nations-colin-woodward-yankeedom-new-netherland-the-midlands-tidewater-greater-appalachia-a8078261.html

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This is a final year project b a student from Ohio University that looked into Prosodic different.

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From the author's research I concluded that the midland region has an almost monotonous speech pattern as they did not stressed the vowels or voiceless vowels. The stress pattern can be observed at page 32 of the research paper as it shows the speech pattern of the speaker from Ohi which is a state in the midland region.

The researcher also noticed that the midlands tone is more melodic compared to other region especially compared to the more dynamic movement of the southern region. The midland also has a more melodic pitch compared to other area.

This research is not perfect as it is not done by a language major and they only find one speakers for each of the region. However this can be a good guideline and references for future studies of various accent in America.

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there are many different and diverse accent in America due to the size and history of America

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America 's English has a very diverse and recognizable English. one can roughly guess where a person come from based on how an American speak. The varieties in American English happens due to their colourful history of migrant and settlers.

An interesting fact about American history is that the dialect does not follow political boundary. American accent follows major geographical boundary like mountain and rivers. These geographical boundary provide isolation that cause accent to develop. Accent also follow settlement and contact pattern.

However. not all people from the same place has the same accent exactly as it is influenced by education, personality, nationality and many other micro factors that makes each people has their own accent.

A dialect coach does an in depth explanation of the history and variety of American accent;-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1KP4ztKK0A

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As you study how to speak with an American accent, you will see that American English has several different dialects, just like every other language.

Many students strive to learn what is called a General American Accent. This term originated in 1925 and was created by linguist George Philip Krapp. The term is also called the "Standard American Accent", "Accent Neutral", or known as a "Broadcaster Accent". It is typically accepted as the standard accent in the United States and North America. It is used by members of the media, especially in large or national markets. A speaker using the General American Accent is generally considered to be a good communicator.

The General American Accent stands out from other American Dialects because it lacks the distinctive features found in different dialects. The General American Accent is set apart because it has none of the unique features that categorize a particular region, ethnic group, or socioeconomic status. If you heard someone speak with this particular dialect, determining where he or she is from, would be difficult. Upon hearing someone speak this way, you would struggle to guess where they were from other than being from the United States of America.

Dialect pronunciation often has significant variations, even though it is the same language. Numerous factors influence the variances, including:

Geography

Education

Influences from other languages

Socioeconomic class

Additionally, the dialect from part of a region can sound very different from that of a dialect in a separate area of that same region. For example, if you were in the American South, you would hear distinct differences between a low-country drawl in Charleston, South Carolina, and the southern Cajun in New Orleans, Louisiana.

We will study a few dialects to help you with your American English pronunciation. Specifically, we will take a look at the Standard American English accent and two other common English accents-General Southern American English and General New York English. In doing this, you will see some of the most noticeable and common differences and similarities between them.

Key Similarities and Differences

The Standard American and Southern American accents share the feature of neutralizing the /ɔ/ to [ɑ].

The General New York accent retains the original /ɔ/.

For example, in Standard American English and General Southern American English, we would pronounce "caught" and "cot" [kɑt] identically.

In New York English, the words "cot" [kɑt] and "caught" [kɔt] have distinctly different vowel sounds.

The General Southern Accent

Here are some notable features of the General Southern American English dialect.

Some of the most notable features of the Southern U.S. Accent are the changes of the /aɪ/ & /ey/ vowels, such as in the words (or the letters) "I" and "A".

Let us look at the /aɪ/, which can experience monophthongization or lowering of the [aɪ] vowel, where the first-person singular pronoun "I" /aɪ/ sounds like [ɑ] or [ɑɛ] and "my" /mɑɪ/ sounds like [mɑ] or [mɑɛ] and "bike" /bike/ sounds like [bɑk] or [bɑɛk].

Lowering of /ey/ to [ɛy] e.g the phrase: Don't play games

A diphthongization of /æ/ to [æə] e.g. Rats, cats, and bats.

The General New York Accent

Other than the /ɔ/ as in "caught, bought, talk, dog, daughter", one of the other stark differentiations of the New York accent is the deletion of the /r/ at the end of syllables. For example, in the last word included in the previous list, "daughter" /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ (compared to /ˈdɑː.t̬ɚ/ in Standard American English)

Here are a couple of sentences that include these features of the New York accent:

Don't talk to me like I'm a dog. I'm your mother.
talk [tɔk] dog [dɔg] [mʌðə]
compared to Standard American English [tɑk] [dɑg] [mʌðɚ]

She works on the fourth floor.
works [wəks] fourth [fɔθ] floor [flɔ]
compared to Standard American English [wɝks] [fɔrθ] [flɔr]

Another clear pronunciation difference in New York English is the pronunciation of "a" before "r" in words like "carry" [kæri] & "marry" [mæri], as well as the names "Mary" [mæri] & "Mario" [maærio]. Let us compare this pronunciation to Standard American English.

In Standard American English, the word "carry" and the name "Kerry" sound identical. The same is true for "marry" and "merry".

In New York English, however, these words are said differently.

Carry [kæri] Kerry [kɛri]

Marry [mæri] merry [mɛri]

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American Accents: What Are the Different Types?

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The United States is a big country - with over 20 different dialects spoken. In this blog post, learn about the most distinctive American accents and how to recognise them.

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different region of America has different lexical variation of everyday item that might sound alien to those that doesn't know.

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Due to the sheer size of America, there are different lexical variation of certain words depending of the region. The difference in variation from east to west and from south to north. An example of lexical variation is the use of you all in the north and Y'all in the south.

The American midland's has their own lexical variation of some word. The midland region has similar spelling as the general American English. However, there is a few different lexical variation such as ;-

pop = soda

mango = green bell peppers

hoosier = someone from the rural area

buggy = grocery cart

https://www.businessinsider.com/words-that-are-different-across-the-us#a-grocery-cart-can-also-be-called-a-buggy-or-a-carriage-depending-where-youre-from-1

https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/the-united-states-of-accents-midwestern-american-english

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America is a country where traveling just an hour or two can warrant different dialects, and sometimes even an entirely new repertoire of words and phrases.

Many regional word variations - such as "y'all" and "you guys" - mark clear-cut differences in the language of US states and regions. Learning about the origins of these word variations is a reminder of just how nuanced the American English language is.

Some researchers specialize in studying regional language differences in the US. Professors affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Dictionary of American Regional English ( DARE) project have published a dictionary of words and phrases that vary across US regions, as well as maps depicting these variations.

Keep reading to explore 18 words that prove that there are countless ways to refer to the same thing - it just depends on who you ask.

Most people in the US refer to candy on a stick as a "lollipop" or a "sucker," according to the Dictionary of American Regional English.

"Lollipop" appears to be more common in the Northeast, while "sucker" is more widely used in the South and Midwest.

Throughout much of the US, "heel" is the most popular way to refer to that last piece of bread in the loaf, according to a dialect survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The next most-common name for the final bread slice was is "end," which appeared to be concentrated in New England and parts of the Midwest and Southeast. "Crust" is next in line, with a greater concentration in the North. Another variation is the word "butt," which was selected by some survey respondents from the East Coast and the Great Lakes regions.

Researcher Joshua Katz found that "roundabout" is used in the West and South, "traffic circle" is mostly used on the East Coast and in Midwestern states, plus parts of the South. A less-common word choice is "rotary," which appears to be used in parts of the Northeast.

An even more rare, and likely obsolete, term used for the same traffic pattern is a "cloverleaf," which appeared as a result in a survey of regional American English from 1965-1970.

This is perhaps one of the most hotly debated regional word differences.

Thanks to the Pop vs. Soda project, an online map that documents how Americans refer to fizzy drinks, it's easy to pinpoint which words are most-used in specific regions.

According to the map, "soda" is the most popular term in the Northeast, California, Hawaii, and parts of Nevada and Arizona. "Pop" is mainly a Midwest term, and several states in the South prefer "coke" - as in, "What flavor coke would you like?"

In Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, it's not uncommon to get invited to a "carry-in" meal, where all invitees contribute a dish to share. According to records from the Dictionary of American Regional English, the phrase "carry-in dinner" has been used interchangeably with "potluck" in some Midwestern states for more than a century.

A survey of more than 10,700 people from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that while many respondents used both words interchangeably, the word "frosting" was the most common response, and popular on the West Coast, in the Northeast, and in most of the Midwest.

Records from the Dictionary of American Regional English cite "submarine," "poor boy," "hoagie," and "hero" as the top contenders for describing a "sandwich in a larger, longer bun, that's a meal in itself."

In the US today, "sub" is the most widely used word to describe cold cuts, while parts of Pennsylvania call it a "hoagie," according to findings from researcher Joshua Katz.

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In the South, the term of choice is, perhaps stereotypically, "y'all" - except for South Florida, which adopts the more-northern phrase "you guys." Most of America tends to say "you guys," but a small part of Kentucky says "you all," according to research from Joshua Katz.

While many Americans might think of gravy as the thick, soupy turkey topping that sits on the Thanksgiving table, some people also say "gravy" to describe tomato or pasta sauce.

An article from Slate outlines the debate, citing an expert who suggested that Italian Americans might have adopted "gravy," a word with English origins, as a way of assimilating to Western culture.

The topic has also been debated in Reddit threads and discussion boards.

Read the original article on INSIDER. Copyright 2019. Follow INSIDER onTwitter.

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18 things that have totally different names depending on where in the US you're from

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Some parts of Wisconsin and Rhode Island call drinking fountains "bubblers." In New England, a milkshake is often called a "frappe."

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Name : Mary Jean 'Lily' Tomlin

age : 84 years old

Demographic : Detroit, Michigan

Occupation : actress and comedian

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Lily Tomlin -- Love, Vin Diesel, and the Whole Viral Huckabees Debacle

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Short video note of Carmen Alvarez showcasing the Cuban English accent

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The distinctive fusion of rhythm and pronunciation influenced by Spanish defines the Cuban English accent. Some phonetic traits from Spanish are frequently retained by speakers, such as the propensity to drop final consonants or roll "r" sounds. Furthermore, intonation patterns that mirror the rhythm of Caribbean Spanish may deviate from normal English. Cuba's rich cultural legacy and the continuous influence of its linguistic environment are reflected in its distinctive accent.

The original inhabitants of Cuba were the Ciboney and Guanahatabey people. Around a millennium ago, the Taino people migrated from Venezuela and settled on the island. However, in 1511, Spanish forces defeated the Taino and established control over Cuba. Under Spanish rule, many Taino were forced into slavery, leading to a significant decline in their population due to harsh conditions and diseases introduced by Europeans. Subsequently, large numbers of African slaves were brought to Cuba, primarily to work in the sugarcane fields.

In 1898, American intervention aided in driving the Spanish out of Cuba, leading to its independence by 1902. However, the United States retained significant influence over the island. In 1959, Fidel Castro's communist revolutionaries seized power, marking a significant shift in Cuba's political landscape.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/cuba#:~:text=Cuba's%20original%20inhabitants%20were%20the,Taino%20people%20into%20slave%20labor.

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Name: Carmen Alvarez

Age: 27 years old

Demographic: Havana, Cuba

Occupation: Teacher

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In the 18th century, Cuba was pivotal in the power struggle among Spain, France, and England in Europe. Its strategic significance as both a military stronghold and a key trading hub within the Spanish empire was crucial. The British briefly captured Havana during the Seven Years' War in 1762 but returned it to Spain in exchange for Florida ten months later. This brief period saw the establishment of robust commercial connections between northern Cuba and major British-controlled ports in the Atlantic.

After losing to U.S. and Cuban forces in the War of 1898, Spain gave up control of Cuba. The U.S. then occupied Cuba until 1902, when a new Cuban government took over. However, the U.S. made Cuba accept the Platt Amendment, allowing American intervention. This lasted until 1934 when they signed a Treaty of Relations. Cooperation continued under Fulgencio Batista until the Cuban revolution in 1959 led by Fidel Castro. Relations worsened due to Castro's policies and alignment with the Soviet Union, leading the U.S. to cut diplomatic ties in January 1961.

https://atlantic.fas.harvard.edu/Bottcher%20-%20WP%2097011#:~:text=The%20end%20of%20the%20Seven,dominated%20Atlantic%20world%20were%20established.

https://history.state.gov/countries/cuba#:~:text=Summary,control%20of%20the%20state's%20affairs.

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One of the most prominent characteristic of the midland regional accent is the vowel shift:-

One of the characteristic of the midland accent is the vowel shift. This happen when a vowel sound moves into another vowel sound territory merging both of the vowel sound.

For example, the pronunciation of the of the word cot and caught is pronounced similarly and is also known as the cot-caught merger.

It is also called the Northern cities shift that is common in the northern part of the midland region. This shift also affect other words such as bit, bet and but.

https://mr-dialect.com/en-us/american-english-dialect-accent-slang-translator/english-midland-american-english/

https://www.pbs.org/speak/ahead/change/changin/#:~:text=The%20Northern%20Cities%20Shift&text=As%20with%20strangers%20in%20an,%2C%20bit%2C%20bet%20and%20but.

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Edward McClelland explains the Northern Cities Vowel Shift

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As with every country, slang and daily expressions make each dialect unique, so let’s take a look at a few examples of typical Cuban vocabulary:

Acere = Dude

Mango = Good looking/Pretty

Gringo = American

Pulover = T-shirt

The linguistic diversity in Cuba reflects a blend of Spanish and English influences, especially evident in local slang. Many Cuban slangs incorporate Spanish words or expressions, reflecting the country's cultural and historical ties to Spain. For instance, terms like "chévere" (cool) or "guagua" (bus) are borrowed from Spanish and widely used in Cuban English. This lexical variation showcases the island's unique linguistic fusion, enriching communication with a colourful mix of both languages.

https://www.spanish.academy/blog/20-cuban-slang-words-that-will-make-you-sound-native/

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/cuban-slang/#:~:text=45.-,Mango,That%20girl%20is%20super%20hot.

https://storylearning.com/learn/spanish/spanish-tips/cuban-slang

https://www.enforex.com/language/spanish-spoken-cuba.html

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The main difference in Cuban English is the pronunciation. The weak pronunciation of consonants is an important characteristic of Cuba.

The final /s/ will often disappear, or be transformed to /h/. The pronunciation of /n/ will be dropped to /ŋ/. /r/ may disappear completely or convert to /l/ or /j/. Meanwhile, /d/, /b/, and /g/ are also barely pronounced if they occur after a vowel.

The rolled r or rolling r refers to consonant sounds pronounced with a vibrating tongue or uvula: Alveolar trill, a consonant written as ⟨r⟩. Alveolar flap, a consonant written as ⟨ɾ⟩ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. Cubans do this because of their native language (Spanish), one example would be the word "fright" (f⟨ɾ⟩ight).

Intervocalic deletion with /d/ is common in past participles and adjectives. For example, "arrived" would be pronounced “arrive”.

The pronunciation of “ll” is also more commonly pronounced as “j”, which is different to most parts of mainland Spain.

https://www.enforex.com/language/spanish-spoken-cuba.html

https://www.thoughtco.com/free-variation-phonetics-1690780

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Cuban English speakers' varied pronunciations show a synthesis of Spanish and English influences. A prominent attribute is the intonation and rhythm, which may display traits typical of Caribbean Spanish, like syllable-timed rhythm and a propensity for a melodic cadence in speech.

Because of the stress-timed structure of English and the syllable stress patterns of Spanish, English speakers from Cuba may use unique stress patterns. Syllable emphasis and location within words and sentences may change as a result of this.

Because of the influence of Spanish prosody, pitch and tone fluctuations in Cuban English may vary from those in standard English. Pitch fluctuations can add to a speech's distinctive melodic quality by giving conversations a certain flavour.

https://blog.rosettastone.com/cuban-spanish/

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Classic cars and colorful colonial architecture are a reflection of a bygone time, while the rhythms of reggaeton and salsa dance through the air. Is a trip to Cuba on your bucket list? It's sure to be a distinctive experience and impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world, even among neighboring islands. Enjoy staples like black beans and rice or the famous cubano sandwich on an island steeped in living history. Spend the day exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, stepping off the cobblestone streets into museums, churches, and plazas, or get to know the locals through a homestay or as a part of a humanitarian trip. We can't forget the beauty of its beaches, either.

To make the most of your experience, you'll want to learn Cuban Spanish ahead of time. That way, you can converse with the locals and get to know their uniquely vibrant culture!

But even if you're not practicing your Spanish in Cuba, you may encounter Cuban Spanish in Florida, New Jersey, Mexico, or the Dominican Republic. You may be interested in improving your knowledge of Cuban Spanish you hear in online communities, through family and friend connections, or through music and art!

Below, we'll walk you through the nuances of Cuban Spanish, including unique pronunciation and vocabulary. To master the basics and beyond, you can also dive right into Rosetta Stone, available in Latin American Spanish. Through immersive, bite-sized lessons, you can build your Spanish speaking skills in a fun, engaging environment-no memorization required.

Why is Spanish spoken in Cuba?

As with most of Spain's former colonies-and much of the Caribbean-Cuba was shaped by the transatlantic slave trade. Spanish became the dominant language throughout the country. The colonial powers used Spanish in all aspects of public life, including government, education, and religion. Spanish is still the official language of the island, and is spoken by almost all of its population.

Cuban Spanish is distinct in its pattern of speech, meaning the way it sounds-from pronunciation to pacing-is slightly different from more "standard" versions of Latin American Spanish. These nuances reflect the Spanish that was spoken in the Canary Islands during the 19th and 20th centuries. Speakers familiar with West African languages may notice the lingering influences that still exist in Cuban Spanish today.

Note that Cuban Spanish is considered a dialect of Spanish; it's still relatively easy for speakers of any Spanish dialect to understand the language. In contrast, Haitian Creole, a language with French roots, thrives in certain communities. Because it's a creole language, and not a dialect of French, it's much harder for French speakers to understand. Lucumi, a liturgical language spoken by practitioners of, is also present.

How many people speak Spanish in Cuba?

Approximately 11 million people speak Spanish in Cuba. In the United States, Miami, Florida is well known for its ties to Cuban Spanish, with almost 2 million more of the population reporting that they speak Spanish at home. There are large Cuban Spanish speaking communities in New Jersey, New York, California, and Texas.

In Cuba, people not only speak and understand Spanish, but also read and write it, as the Cuban system of free and universal education (from early years to university), has fostered one of the highest literacy rates in the world.

What does a Cuban Spanish accent sound like?

Most people can't perceive their own accent, but almost everyone's speech is affected by where they grew up. English speakers from around the world all seem to have vastly different pronunciation and tone, but can understand each other. Compare Louisiana to Liverpool, or Sydney to Scotland, and you can understand what we mean when we discuss the diversity of regional accents!

It's important to note that there is no one particular Cuban Spanish accent. Just like in English, there are regional differences, even between the East or the West of the same island. In addition to region, generation, gender, and socio-economic factors can influence someone's accent. The specific local accent might be obvious for a Cuban Spanish speaker, whereas for a learner, Cuban Spanish might sound similar to Puerto Rican or Dominican Spanish. If you're a careful listener, there could be a few hints that set Cuban Spanish speakers apart!

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Cuban Spanish is common among the other Caribbean dialects, such as Puerto Rican Spanish. The final sound can disappear entirely, or become slightly aspirated, like a soft English or Spanish An in the middle of the word may also disappear, leaving words like (after) sounding like In this case, el e'pañol cubano could be more difficult to understand until you get used to this feature.

Words that end in and other "vowel--vowel" patterns may lack the sound in speech, sounding like instead of (tired). Other times, consonants are softened so much that they are almost absorbed into another sound in the word, as in the pronunciation of (leg) that sounds like or (chat) which may sound like challa. Magnifico could sound more like .

Depending on who you talk to, some other features may stand out, including:

When comparing Eastern and Western Cuba, some evidence suggests that the Western region speaks a modernized version of Spanish (new slang, less formal grammar), while the East sounds more classic and perhaps more sheltered from change.

It's worth learning how to tune your ear to the sounds and pace of Cuban Spanish, as it can be challenging for learners until they grow accustomed to the accent. And when you master that, increase your speed and try Dominican or Puerto Rican Spanish!
>>Work on your accent with TruAccent technology!

What are the differences between Cuban Spanish and Standard Latin American Spanish?

Predominance of tú

Most Cuban Spanish speakers will employ the informal (you) instead of the more formal (you). The more formal pronoun is used in cases of true social hierarchy, but has gained a lot of ground, as it is seen as much more egalitarian and friendly. The use of (you) as an informal pronoun has all but disappeared, but you may hear it on occasion.

As in the rest of Latin American Spanish, the (you) form is used for any plural usages, as the (the form of "you" used in informal plural situations in Peninsular Spanish) does not exist.

Redundant use of subject pronouns

In much of standard Spanish, the subject pronoun is dropped entirely unless needed for clarity or emphasis. In Cuban Spanish, the subject pronoun is more commonly used in spite of whether it is redundant.

Sofía dice que quiere venir. = Sofia says that would like to come.

This could be an influence of the English language, which would not drop the subject pronoun in this case.

Subject pronouns are also placed within questions, after the interrogative and before the verb:

¿Cómo tú estás? = How are you?

instead of the more common structure one might see in other Spanish dialects:

¿Cómo estás (tú)?

This is a characteristic of the Spanish spoken on the Canary islands, which has influenced many of the Caribbean Spanish dialects.

Use of diminutives

Many varieties of Spanish use and at the end of a word to make the meaning smaller, cuter, more affectionate, or even derogatory, making it confusing for learners to catch the exact nuance and meaning of a word. These suffixes are used a great deal in Spanish in Cuba, as well as and .

A person could be called (short), or even in Cuba. The same adjective could also be applied to a low grade on an exam or poor attendance at an event. The choice of the standard adjective or variety of suffix could depend on tone or mood.

Sometimes the suffix causes a change in meaning, as a child could be called (small) as an almost derogatory way to say young person, but if a person uses chiquitico they are referring solely to the small stature of the child.

Influence of other languages

Because of the influence of Taino and English, some vocabulary differences will exist in Cuba, or have even influenced the wider Spanish-speaking world.

(canoe), (hammock), and (tobacco) were all words that came from Taíno, as they were objects previously unknown to the Spanish colonists and settlers.

Cuban Spanish in Miami, Florida

In communities where Cuban Spanish and English speaking Americans are in close proximity, there are markers of the mutual influence of the two languages. This can range from simple borrowing of vocabulary to code-switching to such an extent that many have described it with the term "Spanglish." You see the influence of Spanish when an English speaker says that they were dreaming "with" something or someone, instead of "about," as the preposition would be used this way in Spanish in the phrase soñar con (to dream about).

The second generation of Cuban-American immigrants may be more proficient in English than their parents, and depending on the person, English may have a stronger linguistic influence on their Spanish vocabulary and structure as well.

What words or phrases should I know if I'm traveling to Cuba?

Get a head start on your study of Cuban Spanish with these useful phrases!

>>Here's 100+ basic Spanish phrases to add to your vocabulary!

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The midland shares a lot of similarity in term of grammar and syntax the general American English. However, one distinct feature of the midland region is the use of double modals. This means that sentences that uses ' might could ' or ' might should ' are used frequently. The word needs might also be used to show necessity in an informal setting. For example, a person from the midland region might say ' I needs to buy groceries quickly '.

https://mr-dialect.com/en-us/american-english-dialect-accent-slang-translator/english-midland-american-english/

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https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/the-united-states-of-accents-midwestern-american-english

https://mr-dialect.com/en-us/american-english-dialect-accent-slang-translator/english-midland-american-english/

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Grammatical variations in Cuban English may arise from the influence of Spanish syntax and grammatical structures. Some common features include:

Word Order: Cuban English speakers may occasionally use a word order more typical of Spanish, such as placing adjectives after nouns (e.g., "the car red") instead of before ("the red car").

Verb Conjugation: There might be instances of verb conjugation influenced by Spanish, such as the use of the infinitive form of a verb after auxiliary verbs (e.g., "I can to go").

Double Negation: Cuban English speakers may use double negatives for emphasis, following the pattern in Spanish (e.g., "I don't know nothing").

Gender Agreement: Spanish gender agreement rules may occasionally affect noun-adjective agreement in Cuban English, although this is less common.

Articles: The use of definite and indefinite articles may differ from standard English usage due to interference from Spanish articles.

These grammatical variations add richness to Cuban English and reflect the linguistic diversity of the region. They also demonstrate how language evolves and adapts in multicultural contexts.

https://katieincuba.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/introduction-to-dialect-dichos-in-cuba/

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In conclusion, the study of the Cuban English accent and the Midland American accent reveals fascinating insights into the intricate dynamics of language and culture. While both accents originate from distinct linguistic backgrounds, they share commonalities that shape their unique identities.

The Cuban English accent showcases a blend of Spanish-influenced pronunciation and rhythm, characterized by features such as rolled "r" sounds, syllable-timed rhythm, and distinctive intonation patterns. These prosodic variations reflect Cuba's rich cultural heritage and the ongoing influence of its linguistic landscape, resulting in a melodic and expressive speech pattern.

In contrast, the Midland American accent embodies the linguistic norms of the American Midwest, characterized by a relatively neutral pronunciation and intonation. However, subtle regional variations may manifest in aspects such as vowel sounds and lexical choices, reflecting the diverse cultural influences within the region.

What makes these accents unique is not only their distinctive phonetic features but also the cultural contexts that shape their development. Overall, the study of these accents offers valuable insights into the complexity between language, identity, and heritage, highlighting the richness and diversity of human communication.

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