Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Boston accent, often portrayed humorously in films and television, is more than just the signature ...

A few weeks ago, the Globe’s Beth Teitell penned a piece heralding the death of the Boston accent. Such a controversial pronouncement prompted a lot of thoughts, some of which readers shared with us ...

From call-in radio shows to corner bars, the accent that defined Boston is losing ground. A Dartmouth linguist has research to prove it. The iconic dropped "r" sound is disappearing. But to those who ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Boston accent, often portrayed humorously in films and television, is more than just the signature “dropped R’s,” it’s a unique and valuable lens through which to explore ...