not everyone in Ohio pronounces aunt like "ant." As previously mentioned - I don't. But then again my older family members weren't all born and raised in Ohio so most of us say it a different ways. People say things differently it happens. One "ahnt" pronunciation does not a Madonna wannabe make...
@foxyfauxy What part of Ohio were you raised in? Because I know it can even vary a lot in some areas. Family does also make a difference, but I have noticed that places like school or other public places can influence an accent. For example, my grandparents live in Alabama but are from ohio and speak like people here, but when my cousin goes down there, he always comes back with a southern accent.
Do you also say "dawnce" for dance, "loff for laugh, girawffe for giraffe, grof" for graph, "rawther" (or better yet, rawthuh) for rather, etc.? I stand by my assertion that for Americans, especially from the midwest, these are laughably pretentious affectations. I repeat, leave that kind of lingo to the Brits.
@Koobeful well your generalization of midwestern people has made me "loff" so thanks for that...especially considering I mentioned one word - which has many pronunciations across the USA. Dude, just chill with the judgement. Oh, I'm sorry - does my use of "dude" mean I'm trying to add some West Coast lingo into my dialectic pretensions and affectations?
The only thing I noticed wrong was the stumbling on the paragraph. I encourage you to participate if you end up getting access to a camera.
Also, I actually like the fact that people said I pronounced aunt funny. I have always heard it pronounced "ant," so it just goes to show the diversity of English dialects and accents. Its cool that people have never heard it said like that.
Here in Ohio, the word aunt is pronounced "ant" and is completely normal; it is the accepted pronunciation. Those who pronounce aunt as "ahnt" are perceived as effecting a silly affectation and are considered pretentious social climbing wannabes. They drive most Buckeyes bonkers with their phony-baloney attempt at a so-called posh accent.
@Nobeester I was thinking the same thing but didn't really want to say anything. Yeah, it annoys me as well when people from around here pronounce it "ahnt"
not everyone in Ohio pronounces aunt like "ant." As previously mentioned - I don't. But then again my older family members weren't all born and raised in Ohio so most of us say it a different ways. People say things differently it happens. One "ahnt" pronunciation does not a Madonna wannabe make...
foxyfauxy 7 months ago
@foxyfauxy What part of Ohio were you raised in? Because I know it can even vary a lot in some areas. Family does also make a difference, but I have noticed that places like school or other public places can influence an accent. For example, my grandparents live in Alabama but are from ohio and speak like people here, but when my cousin goes down there, he always comes back with a southern accent.
makairu 7 months ago
I'm from New Jersey, and I didn't hear an accent. :) haha. I pronounce "Aunt" the same way as you do.
OhMyMariel 8 months ago
Tri Towers!...
Born and raised in NE Ohio and I pronounce aunt as something between "ahnt" and "uhnt." NEVER "ant." Ants are for picnics, not relatives.
foxyfauxy 9 months ago
@foxyfauxy Really? Interesting.
Also, you called that one! It's actually Koonce to be more specific.
makairu 9 months ago
@foxyfauxy
Do you also say "dawnce" for dance, "loff for laugh, girawffe for giraffe, grof" for graph, "rawther" (or better yet, rawthuh) for rather, etc.? I stand by my assertion that for Americans, especially from the midwest, these are laughably pretentious affectations. I repeat, leave that kind of lingo to the Brits.
Koobeful 7 months ago
@Koobeful well your generalization of midwestern people has made me "loff" so thanks for that...especially considering I mentioned one word - which has many pronunciations across the USA. Dude, just chill with the judgement. Oh, I'm sorry - does my use of "dude" mean I'm trying to add some West Coast lingo into my dialectic pretensions and affectations?
foxyfauxy 7 months ago
im from central southern pa, and your accent sounds so different. very interesting
DurhamRebel 10 months ago
what's so weird about the way you pronounced aunt?
i guess when you're from ohio *like me :)* you don't notice those things...
they just sound normal.
i've been meaning to do one of these for the longest time! ha
no camera though. :(
Kelsie154 1 year ago
@Kelsie154
The only thing I noticed wrong was the stumbling on the paragraph. I encourage you to participate if you end up getting access to a camera.
Also, I actually like the fact that people said I pronounced aunt funny. I have always heard it pronounced "ant," so it just goes to show the diversity of English dialects and accents. Its cool that people have never heard it said like that.
makairu 1 year ago
xD I didnt notice anything wrong with the way you pronounced aunt. im from southeast PA and thats close to how a lot of people here pronounce it.
I think i want to do this but I need a camera first :P
ArtificialCornstarch 1 year ago
@ArtificialCornstarch I encourage everyone who can to do it! This is a great project and not to hard to contribute!
Also, I live VERY close to PA. Pittsburgh is closer than Cleveland from my hometown.
makairu 1 year ago
i dont get the whole taking the "u" out of the pronunciation of the word "aunt"
petruccifan38 1 year ago
@petruccifan38 Let me refer you to Nobeester's comment.
makairu 1 year ago
which town are you from?
savanyucukor1313 1 year ago
@savanyucukor1313 Grew up in Ashtabula, moved to a town south of Youngstown after 2nd grade.
makairu 1 year ago
Here in Ohio, the word aunt is pronounced "ant" and is completely normal; it is the accepted pronunciation. Those who pronounce aunt as "ahnt" are perceived as effecting a silly affectation and are considered pretentious social climbing wannabes. They drive most Buckeyes bonkers with their phony-baloney attempt at a so-called posh accent.
Nobeester 1 year ago 2
@Nobeester I was thinking the same thing but didn't really want to say anything. Yeah, it annoys me as well when people from around here pronounce it "ahnt"
makairu 1 year ago
@Nobeester i cringe when ppl pronounce it ahnt "ant" is just ...right
Subzzero93 10 months ago
hehe interesting how you pronounce "aunt" , I like it.
0AussieJessie0 1 year ago
@0AussieJessie0 Ha! I never thought that that aunt would have drawn attention, it is so normal around here. Thanks for watching and commenting!
makairu 1 year ago
*wave* Hi! You sent me to this project from Onision forums. Your accent reminds me of home (I'm from Ohio, but living in Louisiana). /homesick lol
Jaspirita 1 year ago
@Jaspirita Oh, well thanks I think :P
makairu 1 year ago
@makairu lol It's a good thing.
Jaspirita 1 year ago
Hey Makairu, thanks for taking part! =D
OmniPictures 1 year ago
@OmniPictures No problem :) I have nothing else to do here currently anyways.
makairu 1 year ago