How a US island kept hold of its 17th Century dialect

The story of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina is rich in tales of pirates, Native American fishing and English sailors, but one of its greatest legacies is a very unique dialect. Due to the island being isolated for centuries, their 'Hoi Toider' brogue sounds more like it's from South West England than the United States, though it is now facing a bleak future.

Inspired by BBC Travel’s 2019 article about Ocracoke Island.

23 February 2022