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If you want to speak with a Yorkshire accent, work on your pronunciation and learn a few words and phrases to sound more authentic. For example, pronounce the vowel “a” as if it’s short in most words. So if you want to say “apron,” drop the long “a” sound and instead use a short “a” as in “cat.” You’ll also want to shorten -ing endings to -in, so instead of saying “I’m going running,” you’d say “I’m goin’ runnin’.” Also, drop your “h” sound at the beginning of words. Another way to work on your accent is to use some common words, like “owt” instead of “anything” and “nowt” instead of “nothing.” If you want to say “yes” to something, instead say “aye.” You can also tell people you need to use the “bog” when you have to go to the bathroom. If you want to play with some common phrases, try "'ow do?" instead of "how are you?" You can also tell people you are "chuffed" when you're feeling pleased or happy. To learn how to say hello and goodbye with a Yorkshire twist, keep reading!