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The Southern Breaking: The short "i" sound (/?/) in "shit" often undergoes "vowel breaking." Instead of a quick "shit," it becomes two syllables: "shee-it" .
Gliding Sound: Transition slowly from a high "ee" sound to a soft "uh" or "ih" sound before hitting the final "t."

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To pronounce "horseshit" with a Southern twang in 2026, follow these phonetic adjustments typical of the dialect: The "Horse" (Haws/Ho-uhs): Drop the 'R' or soften it: In many coastal or old-school Southern accents (non-rhotic), the 'r' is almost entirely omitted, making the first syllable sound like "haws". Draw out the vowel: The "o" becomes a "breaking" vowel (Southern Drawl), turning into two syllables: "ho-uhs." The "Shit" (Shee-it): The Southern Breaking: The short "i" sound (/?/) in "shit" often undergoes "vowel breaking." Instead of a quick "shit," it becomes two syllables: "shee-it". Gliding Sound: Transition slowly from a high "ee" sound to a soft "uh" or "ih" sound before hitting the final "t." The "T" (Glottal Stop or Soft T): In many Southern variations, the final "t" is either swallowed (a glottal stop) or turned into a very soft, breathy release rather than a crisp "t". Phonetic Approximation: "HAWS-shee-it" (Standard Southern) "HORS-shee-ut" (Inland/Appalachian, where the 'r' is kept but the second word is still drawn out).