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NYC Expressions

NYC has unique expressions that carry specific pronunciation patterns:

  • "Fuggedaboutit" (forget about it) — shows extreme reduction
  • "How ya doin'?" — the classic NYC greeting
  • "Standing on line" (not "in line") — NYC says "on line"

These phrases are pronunciation exercises in themselves, showing how NYC English reduces and connects words.

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Hey, how ya doin'? Good to see ya!

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NYC Expressions — Master the New York accent