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There are hundreds of different dialects across different regions, cities and communities in the U.S. While some dialects are more noticeable than others, every place has a unique way of speaking English. But are new dialects emerging in the U.S.?
Sociolinguist Phillip Carter explains how he’s found evidence Miami has a unique dialect — what he’s coined “Miami English,” — a variety of English with subtle structural influence from Spanish.