Eduardo Peters

How Do Philadelphians Pronounce Words?

Younger speakers use sharper “i” sounds than their parents and grandparents, pronouncing “fight” and “bike” more like “foit” and “boik,” and their “a” sounds are closer to “e,” so words like “eight” and “snake” are closer to “eat” and “sneak.” What words do Philadelphians say differently? Philly Jargon Jawn (rhymes with fawn, dawn, etc.) CHOP …

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What Is Maryland’S Biggest Import?

In 2021 the top import origins of Maryland were Germany ($5.43B), Mexico ($4.02B), Japan ($3.67B), Canada ($2.76B), and China ($2.73B). In 2021 the top imports of Maryland were Medium Sized Cars ($9.01B), Large Sized Cars ($1.81B), Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or… What is Maryland’s biggest export? Made-in-America Manufacturing Exports from Maryland and Jobs The …

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