High Tider - Wikipedia
WEBWith a long history of geographical and economic isolation from mainland North Carolina, Outer Banks areas such as Ocracoke Island, Harkers Island, and Atlantic developed a distinct dialect of English.
There’s a U.S. island that speaks a version of ... - Simplemost
WEBJun 27, 2019 · One island off the coast of North Carolina has its own unique dialect called Hoi Toider that is quite rare. Hoi Toider, also called High Tider, is spoken on Ocracoke Island, located on the...
The Disappearing American Dialect of North Carolina
WEB"Hoi Toider," aka Ocracoke Brogue, is a dialect of American English spoken only on remote islands in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The unique accent and voca...
Talk the Talk: Outer Banks Slang & Unique Accents
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Keep reading for a down and dirty explanation of that eccentric Outer Banks dialect, common pronunciations, and Outer Banks slang terms. Read up on the history of the Brogue accent and figure out how OBX natives say "Corolla," and you'll be sounding like a local in no time!
Island Brogue - Visit Ocracoke NC
WEB“Hoi Toider,” as the Ocracoke Brogue is also known, is a dialect of American English spoken only on remote islands in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The unique accent and vocabulary, derived from Irish and Scottish colonists, evolved into its own dialect over the centuries as a result of the area’s extreme isolation.
Outer Banks History Lesson: Dialect and Vocabulary - Resort …
WEBApr 8, 2020 · The Brogue dialect of the Outer Banks is a combination of good old southern drawl mixed with the remnants of old English pronunciations and terms that you probably haven’t ever heard in your life!
The Carolina Brogue: Language of the Outer Banks - YouTube
WEBExcerpt from "The Carolina Brogue," a documentary about the language and life of the North Carolina Outer BanksAvailable on DVD: http://languageandlife.org/d...
Hoi Toiders - NCpedia
WEBJan 1, 2006 · Hoi Toiders is the commonly used name for the residents of certain sections of the Outer Banks in North Carolina who, because of geographic barriers, have retained a unique dialect unheard in other parts of the state.
More on the Ocracoke Brogue - Dialect Blog
WEBJul 7, 2011 · Outer Banks of SC (Courtesy NOAA) Some months back I mentioned an unusual dialect of English known colloquially as the “ Ocracoke Brogue.”. Spoken in the remote islands off the coast of North Carolina, the brogue is sometimes mentioned as one of the “last living relatives” of Elizabethan or Early Modern English, a result of being ...
Ocracoke Brogue for Dingbatters - Coastwatch Currents
WEBMay 29, 2018 · While the brogue spoken on Ocracoke Island may sound similar to other Outer Banks dialects, certain features are distinctive to the island. You can learn more about the history and evolution of Ocracoke’s brogue in this story from the Winter 2018 issue of Coastwatch .