boston translator accent
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Definition
The Boston translator accent refers to a distinctive way of speaking English that is characteristic of the Boston area, often marked by non-rhotic pronunciation (dropping the 'r' sound at the end of words or before consonants), unique vowel shifts (e.g., 'car' sounding like 'cah'), and specific local vocabulary. It is commonly associated with the working-class communities of Boston and is often exaggerated or stereotyped in media portrayals.
Synonyms
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Boston dialect
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Bostonian accent
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Eastern New England accent
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Massachusetts accent
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New England dialect