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Who doesn't want to be able to speak like a New Yorker? Whether for acting, comedy or impressing your friends and family, speaking in a New York dialect will provide you with hours of entertainment. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video series from communications and public speaking expert, Tracy Goodwin.
There are 26 videos in this series:
Speaking in another dialect, especially a standard New York dialect, is not that hard if you know the right steps and rules. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Point of placement, or the area of our mouth where words resonate, is the first step in learning a new dialect. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Visualizing the words coming from the front of the jaw is the next key to New York-speak. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Pitch, or lilt or rhythm, drops to more of a monotone for a typical New Yorker. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The short O vowel is elongated in New York. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The short O sounds carries over to words written with an A. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Practicing the short O sound in words and sentences will put you on your way to sounding like a New Yorker. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Voiced and voiceless consonants are a subtle but necessary distinction in learning dialects. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The long I changes almost to an "oy" sound, but don't take it too far. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Because there are times when the long I changes for New Yorkers and times when it doesn't, you will need to practice a lot. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The broad AW adds an UH sound in New York, making it more elongated. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Because it is so indicative of the New York sound, make sure to practice the broad AW sound. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The short A adds a E sound at the front but has some rules. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
There is such a strict rule for the short A sound that you will need very specific practice to master it. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The R sounds drops out after vowel sounds in words for New Yorkers. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Practice dropping those R sounds so you can sound like a real New Yorker. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The pushed R sound turns an OR sound into an OW sound. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Practice changing the OR sound into an OW sound. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The pushed R is different when it comes after an A. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Practice dropping the R sound after A's in order to distinguish it from a pushed R after an O. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
An R between two vowels is a very hard sound. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Practice the hard R so that you can consistently combine two words when appropriate. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
An ER sound that comes at the beginning or middle of a word becomes an OI sound. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Remember that the ER does not become OI if it comes at the end of the word. Practice, practice, practice. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
Medial T, or when a T comes in the middle of a word, is an step beyond standard American pronunciation. Learn how to speak in a New York dialect in this free video.
The New York dialect is one of the most distinct and recognizable in the United States. It's history and origins are hard to determine with any precision. But, who cares? It's fun. Its' recognizable. It's ever-present on TV and radio and in the movies. Knowing the New York dialect is great for doing characters, telling jokes, performing impressions and otherwise entertaining people.
Our public speaking and communications expert, Tracy Goodwin, is a whiz at speaking with a New York accent. She can have you on your way to sounding like a New Yorker in no time. Tracy will give you tips on how to visualize and place words in your mouth. She will teach you about the pitch, or lilt, of the New York dialect. Then, she will demonstrate the distinct vowel and consonant sounds of the New York dialect while providing you with helpful exercise to practice and perfect your pronunciation.
Tracy Goodwin Tracy Goodwin has a master’s in corporate communication and 10 years experience in professional speaking. Recipient of numerous public speaking awards and is a college professor of public speaking, interpersonal communications, voice and diction, and business speech. Goodwin is the author of "Be Delicious: The Art of Voice & Movement Integration."dkdk
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