Unfortunately, linguists haven't studied the Rhode Island accent closely enough to map out the variations that may be found in different corners of the state – and in the 1980s, Providence ...

Although linguists trace Rhode Island's dropped "R"s back to colonists from 17th century England, today's accent also shows up in the descendants of the area's original Native American inhabitants.

Do you have a strong Rhode Island accent? We want to hear it. For an upcoming story, The Providence Journal is putting together a compilation of notable local accents. If you'd like to participate ...