CRACKING THE 518 ACCENT: A RESIDENT'S GUIDE

Cracking the 518 Accent: A Resident's Guide

So, you're noticing something unique about the way people talk in Albany? Don't be alarmed – it's the famed Albany accent! Typically described as a mix of downstate and northern dialects , it's rather subtle than you realize. You'll pick up things like the omitting of "r" sounds, vowels shifted i

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