Southern accents have nuances to them. Here, a linguist explains how they came to be and what the key differences are.

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region from other parts of the U.S. and around the world.

Often, outsiders wrongly associate a Southern accent with a lack of education, and some younger people may be trying to distance themselves from that stereotype.

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region from other parts of the U.S. and around the world.

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region.

Americans consider the Southern accent to be the friendliest in the country, according to a new study. More than one in three people find the Southern twang — found in Alabama, Louisiana ...

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region.

The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region.