👉 In linguistics and rhetoric, "northernizing" is a technique used to change or transform a speaker's speech style from the standard English or American accent into a more Southern-style or conversational tone. This can be done by speaking in a more colloquial or informal manner, using a mix of regional dialects and slang, as well as incorporating cultural references and idioms that are not commonly used in mainstream speech. Incorporating Southern accents into one's speaking style is often seen
