poutine-pal t1_jc86qj3 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Reply to comment by NativeMasshole in Snowy "Three Deckers", Worcester, MA by rrsafety

No one in Worcester (or MA!) calls them “three deckers.” Triple Decker (or decka) all the way.

Steltek t1_jcb3lv9 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM

For a native, I don't really have anything resembling an accent but when I say triple decker, that R is no where to be found.

poutine-pal t1_jccn8yn wrote on March 15, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Same!! Central MA natives very rarely have that stereotypical “Massachusetts” accent, but with certain words it just comes right out lol.

SubduedHamster t1_jce89yv wrote on March 16, 2023 at 4:53 AM

Pretty sure it’s aging out. Being raised by boomers and older, it was very strong. My kindergarten teacher said drawer like “draw-ah”. My mom said Saturn like “Satin”. I still put “r” where there’s no R.

SubduedHamster t1_jce6qvh wrote on March 16, 2023 at 4:37 AM

Definitely a family that said 3-decker here. 4 gens of 2-decker scum with a horrible accent I managed to avoid for the most part.

SubduedHamster t1_jce80g6 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 4:50 AM

Me and my family said 2- and 3-decker. It’s kinda both.