Are the north and south parts of WV similar? (Sutton: areas, accent)

[Ptilol]

I've been reading about West Virginia, but most of the information I get is all about the southern part of the state--like the coal mining and the hollows and extreme poverty. Does the northern part of the state also have these things? Do people from both parts of the state speak in the same dialect and have the same slangs/terminology?

[CTMountaineer]

Originally Posted by Ptilol

I've been reading about West Virginia, but most of the information I get is all about the southern part of the state--like the coal mining and the hollows and extreme poverty. Does the northern part of the state also have these things? Do people from both parts of the state speak in the same dialect and have the same slangs/terminology?

All parts of the state speak American English, but the southern areas are more prone to have the Southern Appalachian accent applied to it. The northern areas talk more like Pittsburghers, but seldom use the "yinz" form of you. There are distinct differences between the area of the state south of the town of Sutton, and the areas north of there. Every state has regional differences. Ours is no different in that regard.

[mensaguy]

As was said the last time a thread was started on this topic:

Originally Posted by mensaguy

If you had searched the forum before starting your thread, you would have found this thread, and added your contribution to it.

https://www.city-data.com/forum/west-...-northern.html

No point in leaving this thread open.

Follow that link and post your comments or ask your questions.