Regional Dialects: Pittsburghese.
"A dialect is a regional variation of a language distinguished by distinctive vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation" (Rubenstein, 110).
Fondly referred to as Pittsburghese, Pittsburgh has a unique and distinct regional dialect. Want to pick up some Pittsburghese? Check out this website.
Also, enjoy these: Pittsburgh Dad.
This native Pittsburgher has a series of videos on youtube called Pittsburgh Dad. It's pretty ridiculous but also a pretty accurate depiction of the Pittsburgh accent and dialect.
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