American English Pennsylvania Dialects Language Resources
The Philadelphia Dialect
"The dialect of the citizens [of Philadelphia], particularly of the children... is very defective." Anne Royall, 1826.
How to Tawk Like a Philadelphian
And other tips from Stu Bykofsky's* Little Black Book: A Gentleman's Guide to Philadelphia.
Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
In the glory days of the 19th Century, the city of Easton was a thriving town in Pennsylvania that commanded the forks of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers.
Scrantonese Dictionary
You've heard of Ebonics, well here's Scranton, Pennsylvania's version!
Language of the Hayna Valley
This is a guide to the unique language of the people residing in the Pennsylvania valley comprising Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.Some general rules of pronunciation ...
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