New Jersey English
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The English language in the U.S. state of New Jersey is dialectally diverse, resulting in several regional English dialects spoken in the state.[1] Therefore, New Jersey English may refer to any of these varieties of English:
- Mid-Atlantic American English
- Philadelphia English, spoken in South Jersey (excluding the extreme southern areas) and much of Central Jersey
- New York City English, spoken in northeastern New Jersey, such as Newark and Jersey City, and including Middlesex and Monmouth Counties
- Northern American English, spoken in northwestern New Jersey on the geographic edge of the Inland North dialect region
References[edit]
- ^ Donohue, Brian; Sirling, Steve. "Mischief Night or Goosey Night? Subs or Hoagies? 9 Maps Showing How New Jersey Talks." NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. 2015.
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