So, what is the Texan accent anyways?

The Texan accent is actually different across regions of Texas, depending on the heritage of the first settlers there. The more commonly known “twang” originated from West Texas where the Scots-Irish, English, and Welsh settlers came from states like Tennessee and Kentucky. Although, the American south in general is known to have a recognizable way of speaking, each region has subtle differences. The accent would be found most similar to that of Texans in these states. This difference can be attributed by the “r” sound found in Texan dialect, whereas others southerners tend not to pronounce it. Other identifying factors include slurring words together, like “you” and “all” into “y’all.” Also, long, flat vowel sounds and disregarded “g” sounds characterize the dialect. The speed of sound is also a bit slower than average. Texans tend to say a lot less, but they draw it out. Some recognizable figures with the Texan accent would be George W. Bush. Want to know more about how to speak like a Texan? Here’s a link! http://www.wikihow.com/Imitate-a-Texan-Accent