The City of New York is quite distinctive.The accent and phrases used in New Yorkers' speech is different from the generic US speech.You will sound like a stereotypical New Yorker in no time if you learn how to pronounce your vowels and consonants.It can be toned down if you want a less "out there" accent.
Step 1: If your "r" sounds before a vowels, only say it.
The New York sound of the dropped "r" is going out of style.Listening to native speakers will help you find the sweet spot, though the disappearance is slight.So, for example: Park."Nuhse." is the name of the nurse.Some New Yorkers add "r"s where they aren't needed, like "law-r and order."These are common in older speakers.
Step 2: A "th" at the beginning and end of words can be replaced with a "d" or "t" sound.
The expression "toity-toid street" is a New York accent expression.Dropping the softer, whispery "thhhh" sound for a harder "ddd" is very New York.Put your tongue against your bottom teeth when making "d" or "t" sounds.There is a subtle difference.
Step 3: Attach your vowels to a "awww" sound.
A lot of the words that have the "o" sound are pronounced with "aw" sounds.The word coffee would sound like "cawfee."The short "o" sound is rare in New York English."liar" should sound like a lawyer because it uses a very similar "aw" sound.
Step 4: You can learn the tricky "split a" sound.
It requires turning one syllable into two.It is near impossible for outsiders to learn it, but you can pick it up with practice.Check out the following examples to see if they make sense, trying to get through the first syllable quickly and then sliding it into the next."ca-AHB" Avenue is referred to as "ahav-enue."
Step 5: If New York English projected forward in front of the mouth, it would be like an open-mouthed pucker.
The average American speaks at a slower pace, but most New Yorkers get their words out quickly.To get used to the accent, take a few words and phonetically spell them out.The letters are capitalized."Wehn-s-dey" was rolled on Friday.
Step 6: To really take your accent over the top, speak with your mouth open.
Even if it is considered a bit over the top for every day speech, this accent has been made pretty recognizable by many people.If you're on stage, on screen, or just hamming it up, focus on breathing through your nose."Yuuuuge."
Step 7: The "attitude" in your speech rhythms should be picked up.
Speaking like a New Yorker is more about how you say it.New Yorkers are known for being confident.They talk a lot and talk loudly.Speak quickly and clearly.Loud tones are used when speaking.Draw out the vowels for emphasis.Throw an extra "r" at the end of words that end in vowels.
Step 8: Spread your vowels out for the Long Island classic accent.
Take your time with the vowels, stretching them out for a nice long time, the best way to practice is the word Long Island itself, pronounced by residents as "Lawn-Guyland").The "g" at the end of "-ing" is not pronounced."going" and "here" both sound like "hea".
Step 9: If cliched, use some local phrases.
The following expressions are still stereotypes.Even if the NYC mindset is 15 years old, they will immediately place your listener into it."Get outta hea", "Fawget about it" and "Ahrite ah ready" are some of the typical expressions used by Noo Yawkez.The classic "you guys" should be used in the NYC.
Step 10: To get the subtle range of different accents, listen to native New Yorkers online or in person.
It is a deep sounding voice and the words are spoken in a relaxed way.Since New York was at one point very Italian, Staten Island and Brooklyn in particular, people of Italian descent that live in the areas tend to have a little bit ofItalian accent mixed in.If you've ever done an Italian accent, it may be easier to do a NY accent.Think of him.Think of Danny DeVito.Both have similar accents.If you follow the basic rules, your accent can be similar.There are examples of different NYC accents in this list of free files.