Dialect comparison

African American Vernacular English vs Canadian English

Compare two dialects of English side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

African American Vernacular English

AAVE · Black English · Ebonics

A widespread English variety with a coherent grammatical system, including aspectual habitual "be" and the zero copula. Spoken across the African American community throughout the United States.

Approximate centre
42.33°, -83.05°
Canadian English

The English of English-speaking Canada. Closer to General American than to British English in most features, but with its own vocabulary and the well-known Canadian raising.

Approximate centre
43.65°, -79.38°

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