re: How long does it take for me to develop a southern accent?

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Accent is nearly dead among the younger generation in the suburbs.

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I live in Shreveport and every kid I know has a southern accent. When I go out in the rural areas it’s even stronger. Outside of yankees moving here, it’s gonna stay strong in the future just as it is now. Media isn’t going to change your accent when your family and friends all still have it