"That is a regional pronunciation from Romulus's Parak Province, yes," Ruanek answered.

The "Quebec" audio samples here are not necessarily from speakers of Quebec French, which has distinct regional pronunciations of certain words.

As well, it includes words that are quite obvious to native English speakers, only spelled in such a way to demonstrate the regional pronunciation.

In most regional pronunciations, uvular fricatives of the classical period have become velar or post-velar.

Both his coffee and tea products were sold under the Luzianne (a regional pronunciation of Louisiana) brand name that he created.

Another letter composed of two elements to represent two regional pronunciations was ㅱ, which transcribed the Chinese initial 微.

You have also been trained in a proper non- regional, non-ethnic pronunciation and tone of voice.

The phrase is seen as a lighthearted way to refer to Northern Ireland, based as it is on regional pronunciation.

As for regional pronunciations, Dr. Sietsema said that despite greater awareness about how people speak in other areas of the country, geographical variations will always be with us.

Some, particularly those of older generations, still use a regional pronunciation of the city's name where the final vowel ("I") is short as opposed to long.