Southern accent is dying out, according to a new study

Well, bless their hearts — Gen Z is killing the Southern drawl, y'all. That's according to a new study published in Language Variation and Change, which claims the classic Southern American accent has been slowly fading over time — with the younger generation now helping to hammer the final nail into the proverbial pine box.

Southern accent is dying out, according to a new study

Y'all won't believe it! Scientists say the classic Southern American accent is dying out

Southern accent is dying out, according to a new study

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Iconic southern accent is slowly disappearing with time, linguists say

Is the Southern accent dying? How new research shows upper and middle classes are losing their drawl

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