NYC English · New Yorkese
The English of New York City and surrounding areas. Marked by the famous tense-lax split of short-a, raised /ɔ/, and (historically) non-rhoticity.
- Approximate centre
- 40.71°, -74.01°
Dialect comparison
New York English vs Scottish English
Compare two dialects of English side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
The variety of English spoken across Scotland. Distinct from Scots (which is sometimes counted as a separate language) but heavily influenced by it.
- Approximate centre
- 55.95°, -3.19°
Keep exploring
Read the full picture of English and the dialects within it.