Philadelphia accent ranked one of the sexiest in America

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Sunday, May 19, 2019
Philadelphia ranked one of the sexiest accents in America
Philadelphia ranked one of the sexiest accents in America. Alicia Vitarelli has more on Action News at 4 p.m. on May 14, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Where can you find the sexiest accent in America?

Boston, New York City, Dallas, or maybe a little closer to home?

While we did not nab the top spot--that went to Texas--Philadelphia earned the 8th spot out of 50.

"One of the world's most unique dialects is in the Delaware Valley - the infamous Philly talk. The words "fight" and "bike" sound more like "foit" and "boik," while "very" becomes "vurry". It's a thick accent, but hey, if it's good enough for Will Smith...," says Big Seven Travel who ranked the sexiest states.

Boston and New York landed in spots 2 and 3.

New Jersey and Long Island came in last at 49 and 50 respectively.