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Is There a San Francisco Accent?

When you think about America’s biggest cities, many have a recognizable accent. Does San Francisco have one? And no, saying 'hella' doesn't count.
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Web story: Why the Myth of the 'San Francisco Accent' Persists

Reported by Chloe Veltman.

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