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getbak · 09-21-2019, 09:45 AM

As for the pronunciation of out and about, there is definitely a difference in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.

It more rhymes with "oat" than "oot" like the stereotype, but it is noticeable. I was on a conference call with my co-workers in Ottawa one time and all of a sudden, I started hearing them saying "oat" and "aboat" while they were talking. Once you hear it, you can't unhear it.

The only time I've ever heard the "oot" version of it was at a Flames game one time and the woman sitting beside me had a pretty strong accent that I couldn't exactly place, but I'd say was probably from Atlantic Canada somewhere. At one point in the game, the Flames were pinned in the zone on the PK and she just yelled out "GET IT OOT!" It took all my willpower to stop from bursting out laughing.

I think the further west you go, the less-pronounced the accent is, but there are still a few things that will make you stand out.

09-21-2019, 09:45 AM	#9
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	As for the pronunciation of out and about, there is definitely a difference in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. It more rhymes with "oat" than "oot" like the stereotype, but it is noticeable. I was on a conference call with my co-workers in Ottawa one time and all of a sudden, I started hearing them saying "oat" and "aboat" while they were talking. Once you hear it, you can't unhear it. The only time I've ever heard the "oot" version of it was at a Flames game one time and the woman sitting beside me had a pretty strong accent that I couldn't exactly place, but I'd say was probably from Atlantic Canada somewhere. At one point in the game, the Flames were pinned in the zone on the PK and she just yelled out "GET IT OOT!" It took all my willpower to stop from bursting out laughing. I think the further west you go, the less-pronounced the accent is, but there are still a few things that will make you stand out. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!