“The typical Texan accent is a ‘Southern accent with a twist’, with strong ‘r’s and plenty of ‘Howdy’s’,” the ranking continues. “America’s sexiest accent? We’d have to agree.

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the drawl. The Texan accent features elongated vowels and a slow cadence that some interpret as a lack of sophistication. Phrases like "y'all" and "fixin ...

The Texan accent topped the list, followed by Boston and New York. The Long Island accent was at the bottom of the list, along with New Jersey and Minnesotan. TOP STORIES FROM WMTW: Special ...