I have noticed lately how “Southern” I sound. I’ve caught myself saying such things as “naw”. That is not even a word. I have spent the last few years trying to pronounce word with no accent, but since nearly everyone around speaks with a Southern accent, all I get are stance looks.
It’s rather frustrating when I say words like “ranch” or “oil”. I have not been able to successfully pronounce either of these words with no accent.
Nearing Neverland 