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Scout ratingSCOUT· 23%27m·2024-01-19·Arts Culture

Buddy, b’y and “townie twang”: the survival story of the Newfoundland accent

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Is Newfoundland and Labrador English dying? No b’y, but it is changing! From dropping an 'h' to adding an 's', Newfoundland and Labrador accents are among the most recognizable regional accents in Canada. But while some features of those accents may be in decline, linguist Paul De Decker says younger generations are…

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