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:
Southern accent
New York accent
Californian accent
Texan accent
Boston accent
Midwestern accent
Miami accent
Chicago accent
Minnesotan accent
New Orleans accent
This story was originally published June 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM.