Talking Accents and Dialects with John Nova Lomax

Is there one main Texas accent, or are there many? How differently do Texans speak from other Southerners? And what about Houston? Can you pick out a Houstonion by the words they use or the way they say them? Writer John Nova Lomax joins Lisa and Ferrill in today’s episode to talk all about Texas dialects and accents, from “y’all” and “howdy” to doodlebugs and feeder roads, and if Rice University and other schools have their own accents. What's your take on Texas accents? Give us a call/text at 713-489-6972 and let us know your thoughts! Hit us up on Twitter while you're at it! You can find us @CityCastHouston Subscribed to our daily newsletter? If not, here's where you can sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices