Boston's famous drawl is on the verge of extinction, fearful locals say. The classic Beantown accent - which generally silences the letter R - was made famous by the hit sitcom Cheers and Bostonian ...

The iconic dropped "r" sound is disappearing. But to those who still have it, it’s more than a way of speaking; it's the sound of home. (Video produced by Olivia Yarvis/Globe Staff, Photo: Matthew Lee ...

A few weeks ago, the Globe’s Beth Teitell penned a piece heralding the death of the Boston accent. Such a controversial pronouncement prompted a lot of thoughts, some of which readers shared with us ...

The stars of ‘Outlander’ put their vocal skills to the test in this fun challenge. In this video, see Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan attempt the classic Boston accent while reflecting on their ...