Noo Yawk, New York is a quick guide to New York City English’s linguistic features, intended to be both informative and fun. Heavily accented American English speakers, whether from New York or elsewhere, are often stereotyped and deemed less intelligent because of their perceived “incorrect” speech. Through this site, I demonstrate that a dialect like New York City English has legitimate linguistic origins and a rich history.
Accents are a reminder that language is shared and doesn’t belong to a so-called standard, or even native, speaker.
Accents are a reminder that language is shared and doesn’t belong to a so-called standard, or even native, speaker.
Landing Page
Prompts users with contextual
information before entering the site.
Prompts users with contextual
information before entering the site.
Menu
Allows users to access content
in a non-linear fashion. Seeming
disjuncture between linguistic feature
and image builds intrigue.
Allows users to access content
in a non-linear fashion. Seeming
disjuncture between linguistic feature
and image builds intrigue.
Hover
Upon hovering, the user reveals the
New York City English phonetic spelling.
Click
Upon clicking, the user accesses
a brief explanation of the linguistic
feature demonstrated.
Upon hovering, the user reveals the
New York City English phonetic spelling.
Click
Upon clicking, the user accesses
a brief explanation of the linguistic
feature demonstrated.
Navigation
The user may employ the arrow keys or
the “back” and “next” buttons to
navigate linearly. They may also return
to the menu.
The user may employ the arrow keys or
the “back” and “next” buttons to
navigate linearly. They may also return
to the menu.