Where Did The New York Italian Accent Come From?

Based on years of research, American sociolinguist William Labov has concluded that the sociolinguist originated as a derivative of a British accent, specifically speakers from South London. But the many aspects of the accent have roots all over Europe. Where did NY accent originate? LondonAccording to Prof Labov, the NY accent originates from London. “Back …

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