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If you want to imitate a Texan accent, you’ll need to change how you say your vowels. Instead of saying “I,” lengthen it so it becomes “aahh.” When you have a long “A” sound in a word, like “brain,” draw out the vowel and add a subtle “Y” to create the Texas drawl, making the word sound something like “brayyn.” Whenever you say a word ending in “G,” drop the “G” sound. You should also introduce common slang terms into your speech. Say “Y’all” instead of “You all,” or “Yessir” instead of “Yes sir.” Another important word to use is “Fixin’,” which can mean planning to do something as well as repairing something. For example, you could say “I’m fixin’ to go to the lake this weekend,” or “I’m fixin’ my car.” For tips on how to pick up on regional variations in pronunciation, read on!