Does anybody know how to do a New York accent?

Question:I'm playing Sophie the kettle in our schools musical "Annie" and I need to learn a New York accent .Does anybody know how to explain it to me on the computer? This character is very strict and confident.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm playing Sophie the kettle in our schools musical "Annie" and I need to learn a New York accent .Does anybody know how to explain it to me on the computer? This character is very strict and confident.

I'm from NY, GA and now living in Arizona.

There are a few common things with New York accents.

New York is said: New Yawk
Hello is said: YO!

New Yorkers speak quick, loud and emphasize powerful syllables as opposed to southerners that tend to completely change a syllable all together.

BROOKlyn
laGWADia (airport)

You may be best with renting and listening to Raymonds voice on Everyone loves raymond.

Or, rent Annie and I'm sure you'll get most the lines in a new yorker accent for you.

go to the video store and rent the sapranos youll be talkin like them in no time forget about it

There are variations in the "New York Accent." For instance, someone from the Bronx would not sound exactly like someone from Brooklyn or Queens. Most often, the Brooklyn sound is the one people use. An excellent choice would be the movie "Newsies." Max Casella's accent is thick (there are others too), and dead-on Brooklyn. (Incidentally, the Sopranos is set in - and is filmed in - New Jersey.)

sopranos is from jersey

say "fuggedaboudit" and "it's ridiculous!" all the time

say "whaddayawanfromme" and "gedoutddaheyah"

And instead of whore say "hoo-uhh."