The Maine accent is the local traditional accent of Eastern New England English spoken in parts of Maine, especially along the "Down East" and "Mid Coast" seaside regions. [1]

Apr 25, 2025 · I have put together this handy guide of 12 phrases and words that are pure Maine yet confusing to those “from away," but also may come in handy for those who don't live in the rural …

To make it even more difficult, Maine has a surprising amount of regional diversity in dialect. Islanders speak a little different from downeasters, and city folk speak a little different than those from the County.

Oct 1, 2024 · If you are visiting Maine, or if you’re what we call a transplant, from away but you are now residin’ heah, this list of Maine terms, local slang, and wicked Maine accents, might help you out …

Mainers speak with a variation of Northeastern New England English, one of four New England dialects, It stretches from Boston north to New Hampshire and along the Maine coast.

Help Maine Public capture and document the unique words, phrases and accents of Maine. What were some of the local expressions you used growing up that you don't hear anywhere else?

Aug 7, 2025 · Maine may be known for lighthouses, lobsters, and moose crossings, but if you’ve ever spent time with a true Mainer, you know the real heart of the state is in its language. It’s dry, …

The Maine accent — What does it mean to talk like a Mainer these days? As writer and linguist Michael Erard explains, the answer is wicked complicated.

Listen to dialects of Maine for free from IDEA, the world's leading archive of accents and dialects.

The traditional Maine dialect has a fairly rich vocabulary. Much of this vocabulary is shared with other New England dialects, however some of it is specific to Maine.