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Hear "Fixing"in a Southern Accent

Us Southerners don’t always use fixing the way the unhillbillies do. Around here it often turns into fixin’ - dropping the "g" and hinting at something you’re about to do. Play the clip to hear how it sounds in real Southern speech, then - if you're up for a challenge - practice it yourself with our tips and sentences.

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Say It Like a Southerner

Play audio Listen to our audio clip a few times, focusing on the "fixin’" sound and dropped "g," then repeat until it feels natural or matches our audio clip.

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How do Southerners usually pronounce "fixing"?
Most drop the "g," saying "fixin’," and use it to mean "about to" or "getting ready to."
Is this pronunciation used all over the South?
"Fixin’ to" is a hallmark of Southern speech and is heard in many regions, though usage intensity varies.
How can I practice saying "fixing" in a Southern accent?
Listen to our audio clip and practice saying "fixin’" with the dropped "g" until it feels natural.
Why do Southerners say "fixin’ to"?
It’s an old regionalism meaning "preparing to" or "about to," passed down through generations of Southern English.
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