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pommom · ‎03-10-2010

I notice that the twins on RHONJ put an "er" on words that end with an "a". So does Juicy. Is this a regional thing?

Years ago my boss from NYC kept putting the "er" after my name which ends with an "a". I asked him about him in a joking manner and he said he didn't even realize it. ${#emotions_dlg.confused1}$

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AngusandBuddhasMom · ‎03-10-2010

I don't here it what words? I am from NJ although the Twins are from Queens.

JuJu Squeezie · ‎08-16-2013

Yes it's regional, there's a few little quirks in north eastern US just like there are in the south.

anisa · ‎03-23-2010

LOL. So funny. My husband always added "er" to words ending in "a", and added an "a" to words ending in "o". Like potata, tomata etc.

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

n/m

Catitude · ‎01-09-2014

Just about everyone has a regional accent all through the US whether they want to admit it or not.

The Jersey/NY accent you hear on RHONJ is not as common a it used to be and I notice it is more pronounced among lower class people.

Some don't pronounce the ""er"" when it's supposed to be used as in WATER= They will say WATAH.

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

I have an ear for regional accents. When I would go to conferences and tease my friends who had slight variances in pronounciation they were astounded that they had this little habit. Like making 2 syllable words out of one syllable words. I think if you listen for it all or almost all states have a little something something going on with their pronounciation.

ETA: It's not just regional, it can vary from state to state in the same region.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I figured it was a regional thing as I've heard it on other shows that were based in the east (NY & NJ) too.

I think all areas of the country have their quirks. Here in Indiana, lots of people say warsh for wash or refer to George Warshington. I broke myself of that habit years ago and now it's a nails on chalkboard moment when I hear it. I've even heard it on the radio and TV!

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LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

""Ya gotta kawtta?"" Figure that one out.

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