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Why do I not sound like I have a southern accent with these tips?

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That's difficult to answer without more information. Spend some time listening to Southern people talk, and mimic their speech. You'll get it eventually.

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Is there a way I should move my tongue?

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You don't move your tongue in a different way, you just pronounce the words differently.

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Do people with a southern accent think people without a southern accent sound more intelligent?

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No, they don't.

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How do the vowels compare?

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When you say ma'am the 'a' is not a normal sound, it is stressed. Also use lots of slang or improper grammar, like you should have asked, "how do them vowels change?"

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How do I say trick or treat with a Southern accent?

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Say trick with the ‘r’ strong, and when you say treat, draw out the ‘e’ and almost drop the ‘t’ but not all the way.

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How do I develop a Southern accent for a play?

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You're gonna wanna exaggerate everythin' a ton! Make sure to draw it out a lot if you want to make it really funny. If you're a more serious character, make it less drawn out but still exaggerate.

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Can I sound more Southern by making my voice deeper and drawing out the vowel sounds in my words?

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It doesn't necessarily have to do with how deep your voice is, it's more drawing the vowels out where it seems appropriate and not on every single vowel.

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