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Hear "Going"in a Southern Accent

Us Southerners don’t always say going with the same crisp sound as the unhillbillies. You’ll often hear it as goin’ - dropping the "g" and softening the final syllable. 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 dropped "g" at the end of "goin’," then repeat until it feels natural or matches our audio clip.

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How do Southerners usually pronounce "going"?
Most drop the "g," saying "goin’," and often add a softer or elongated vowel sound.
Is this pronunciation used all over the South?
Yes, dropping the "g" is a classic feature of Southern and Appalachian speech, though the vowel sound varies by region.
How can I practice saying "going" in a Southern accent?
Listen to our audio clip and practice saying "goin’" with the dropped "g" until it feels natural.
Why do Southerners drop the "g" in words like "going"?
It’s a long-standing feature of Southern speech, part of the region’s rhythm and vowel patterns passed down over generations.
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