Do NC people have sexy accents? A new report ranks the Top 10 US drawls & brogues

A recent study revealed North Carolina is among the states with the most alluring accents.

The report, compiled by Penn Stakes, an online gambling website, found the southern drawl is the “most attractive” accent in the U.S.

The company analyzed online posts over the last year mentioning the top 50 most common accents in the country alongside words such as “attractive,” “sexy” and “charming” to find the most appealing accent. The accents that have the most positive mentions received the highest scores.

“People with a Southern accent are usually perceived as hospitable, charismatic and charming, so it’s not shocking that it steals the top spot,” the report says. “Warm Southern accents are also known to exude trustworthiness — so, if you’re looking for dependability in your dating life, this might be one of your favorites.”

Here are the top 10 most attractive accents in the U.S., according to the report:

1. Southern accent

2. New York accent

3. Californian accent

4. Texan accent

5. Boston accent

6. Midwestern accent

7. Miami accent

8. Chicago accent

9. Minnesotan accent

10. New Orleans accent

This story was originally published June 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM.

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.