University of Vermont professor and linguist, Julie Roberts, studies the Vermont accent by analyzing how it has changed over the years in relation to Vermont migration patterns.

Today, speakers documented in Burlington (northwestern Vermont) and Rutland (southwestern Vermont) show consistent fronting of /ɑ/ before /r/, therefore towards [ɑ̈~a], in words like car or barn.

The Northeast Kingdom accent is also known as gargling marbles. Older Kingdom dwellers have a distinctive nasal quality in their speech, and they love to elongate vowels.

Jul 29, 2025 · The Vermont accent isn’t as pronounced as what you might hear in Boston or Maine, but it’s got its quirks. Think dropped “r”s, slowed-down vowels, and phrases passed down from generations.

Aug 5, 2021 · Below is a taste of your responses, which we used to help deepen our understanding of the Vermont accent. Listen to the episode or visit the original digital feature for a more detailed …

Now that you know how to pronounce these 9 Vermont accent words, check out even more words you'll only understand if you're from Vermont to pick up some phrases and expressions that are unique to …

Feb 15, 2012 · West of the mountains — including parts of northern New York — is where one finds what is generally considered to be the “real” Vermont accent. Or at least what’s left of it. Like many …

The Vermont accent, a distinct and beloved feature of New England speech, has intrigued linguists and language enthusiasts alike. Characterized by its unique pronunciation patterns, it reflects the region’s …

Aug 19, 2022 · Strangely enough, the Vermont accent is VERY similar to the native Utah accent. In particular, we have the same well documented habit of dropping the T sound in words.

Vermont natives are Vermonters, but they might give you another name if you're moving from out of state. Those who move to Vermont from elsewhere are dubbed "flatlanders."