👉 Presylvian is a term that refers to a region in the United States where the language spoken by the majority of people is primarily English, with some variation in terms of pronunciation and spelling. The term was first used by linguist John MacPherson in 1926 when he studied the languages of the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Presylvians are known for their distinctive accent and dialect, which includes a blend of Scottish, Irish, German, and English accents
