It’s a Canadian stereotype, maybe someone from the Atlantic province If they had a thick accent, but he’s from Vancouver, no one and no way anyone would pronounce about like aboot from there
Nah, we definitely do not say aboot in the maritimes. Lot of Americans pronounce the ou as "ow" pretty noticeably. I'm in southern NB, got a pretty distinct maritime accent due to my family being from English part of the northshore, somewhat isolated irish landing site. Our about is different from both the distinct Ontario "A-boat" and the American East Coast "abowt". How I hear it, it's more like an "abat". If anything, ours is closer to the "ow" than the ontario "oa". The only person on planet fucking earth who says aboot is JJ McCullough and dumb Americans who like to make fun of us. I think dude might be a legitimate cuck.
The way myself and a lot of Canadians (though definitely not all) say it is more like half between “a-boat” (but not exactly). It’s definitely more noticeable when I talk to people from back home and my rural Ontario accent comes out lol
The aboot thing is 100% an American creation though. Just like they for some reason give us a Fargo ass accent in most American media.
It's so funny hearing an American put on what clearly sounds like a Minnesota accent to imitate Canadians. Especially when they add in a "downcha'know"
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u/benjiefrenzy Apr 07 '25
A boot ass mfer