The story of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina is rich in tales of pirates, Native American fishing and English sailors, but one of its greatest legacies is a very unique dialect.

Due to the island being isolated for centuries, their “Hoi Toider” brogue sounds more like it’s from South West England than the United States.

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