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Flat Intonation

Midwestern English tends to have flatter intonation compared to the more varied melody of coastal accents. Statements are delivered with less pitch variation, giving a calm, steady quality to the speech.

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That's a really nice casserole you brought there.
Well, that's not too bad, I suppose.

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Flat Intonation — Master the Midwestern accent