Dialect comparison

Chicano English vs General American

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

Chicano English

Mexican-American English

A native English variety spoken in Mexican-American communities of the US Southwest, particularly Los Angeles. Despite its name, most speakers are monolingual English speakers.

Approximate centre
34.05°, -118.24°
General American

Standard American English

The broad accent associated with national US broadcasting and most of the inland north and west. A reference point rather than a single regional variety.

Approximate centre
41.88°, -87.63°

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