Midwestern American English
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Midwestern or Upper Northern dialects or accents of American English are any of those associated with the Midwestern region of the United States, and they include:
General American English, the most widely perceived "mainstream" American English accent, sometimes considered "Midwestern" in character, particularly prior to the Northern Cities Vowel Shift.
Inland Northern American English, spoken in cities like Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Cleveland as well as in Western and Central New York State (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, etc.).
Midland American English, spoken in cities like Columbus, Indianapolis, and Kansas City.
North-Central American English, spoken in areas like Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, northern Iowa, and the Dakotas.
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