How to Talk Like a Country Girl
Country girls are proud of their roots and always remain hospitable and friendly, even in the face of negative people and views. Channel your inner Southern roots and learn country dialect so that you can sound like a girl from the charming country. Whether you want to fool someone you've just met or are trying to land a part in a play, you can master the way country girls pronounce their words and their overall way of speaking.
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Instructions
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Pronounce "e" and "i" the same way. For example, if you were to say the word "den," it should sound instead like "din."
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Stretch out certain words, such as "why." Break it into two syllables instead of one, extending the "eye" sound at the end of the word.
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Surround yourself with people who have the accent you're trying to pick up. This is a great way to learn how to speak like a Southerner quickly. If you don't have too many friends who have a country way of speaking, watch movies with characters who have Southern accents and practice saying words the same way they say them. Pay attention to the rate and meter of speaking, as well as slang. You can also read books that have dialog written in Southern dialect and read those sections aloud.
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Say please and thank you. Country girls are known for their somewhat strict upbringing, which means that they're always polite and friendly. Refer to people who are older than you or in a higher educational or professional position as "Ma'am" and "Sir."
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Call people pet names. Country girls lean towards sweet nicknames, like "Darlin'" or "Honey." Other words and phrases that Southern girls use a lot are "ya'll," "ain't" and "fixin' to" instead of saying "going to."
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Tips & Warnings
Have fun. Country girls are bubbly, down-to-earth and goofy. Laugh a lot and joke around.
Chat about sports, especially football. Country girls -- and guys -- are known for their love of the pigskin. Just a few tidbits of information will be enough to show that you know your stuff. Or, to really delve into the spirit, pick a Southern team and follow them throughout the season.
If you're struggling with perfecting a country accent, you may want to just skip it altogether. Instead of coming off as fake and putting on a show, you can still project the country way of speaking. It's more about what you say than how you say it.
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