NYC's iconic accent -- think 'Goodfellas' and 'A Bronx Tale' -- is slowly disappearing from daily lingo, study says
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The iconic New York accent, known for its distinctive charm and recognizable flair, is gradually fading from everyday conversation, according to recent research.

A study conducted nationwide, surveying 3,042 adults, placed New York City’s famed accent at 12th on the list of regional dialects perceived to be vanishing.

The study highlighted that the Appalachian dialect, Southern drawl, and Louisiana Creole accents are disappearing at a faster rate, topping the list of endangered parlances.


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New York City’s iconic accent is slowly disappearing from New Yorkers’ everyday lingo. Davide Angelini – stock.adobe.com

While major urban areas like New York City, Philadelphia, and New England still face the risk of their accents fading, they rank lower on the list, as noted in a survey by The Word Finder.

Researchers suggest that these urban dialects have a better chance of survival partly due to their frequent portrayal in media, which helps maintain their presence in popular culture. However, hearing someone ask for a “cuppah cawfee” at the local bodega is becoming increasingly rare.

These dialects have been better at warding off extinction since they’ve long been portrayed in the media, which may help preserve them in popular culture, researchers said — even if you’re less likely to hear someone order a “cuppah cawfee” at the bodega.


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The survey overall suggested that strong markers of regional identity drive people to tone down their accents, especially when they move, switch jobs or interact with non-locals. THANANIT – stock.adobe.com

Plus, famous one-liners in classic films like “Goodfellas” — “Do I amuse you?” — and “A Bronx Tale” — “Now youse can’t leave” — have created an almost iconic reverence for the New York accent.

The report also suggested that overall, strong markers of regional identity drive people to tone down their accents, especially when they move, switch jobs, or interact with non-locals.

The more distinctive the accent sounds the “more likely people are to tuck it away,” unless they’re unwinding with family or for a “wawk in the pahk” amongst locals, the survey concluded.

Meanwhile, more neutral accents, such as Inland Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southwestern, remain more stable in everyday conversation.

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