Hear "Sandwich"in a Southern Accent
Southerners often smooth sandwich into a relaxed, two-beat glide. Instead of the clipped "sand-wich," it comes out closer to sa-yun-wisch /ˈsa.jən.wɪʃ/, with a softened opening and a natural "-yun-" glide in the middle.
Say It Like a Southerner
Start with a soft "sa," glide into "-yun-," and finish with "-wisch." The final sound is lighter than "-wich" - almost like saying "wish," just a hint of "ch" at the end.
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- APA (7th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. (2025, November 16). Sandwich. HillbillySlang.com. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/southern-accent/sandwich
- MLA (9th edition)"The Hillbilly Dude." "Sandwich." HillbillySlang.com, 16 Nov. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/southern-accent/sandwich.
- Chicago (17th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. "Sandwich." HillbillySlang.com. November 16, 2025. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/southern-accent/sandwich.
Regional Note
Southern accents vary widely from state to state and even holler to holler. The examples here reflect speech patterns common to rural Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, western North Carolina, north Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, and aren't meant to represent lowland or coastal "Deep South" varieties. Nor are the examples perfect - accents can be hyper-regional. They're provided for curious learners, actors and content creators, and ESL speakers who want a friendly introduction to authentic pronunciation. Learn more on the Southern Accent hub page.
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