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City English in Indiana, United States is characterized by its Midwestern accent, with a neutral, flat intonation and a lack of distinct regional features. Speakers tend to pronounce words like "cot" and "caught" in the same way, with a short "o" sound. They also pronounce words like "bag" and "flag" with a slight nasal twang. While the language is predominantly American Standard English, there are a few unique phrases and idioms that are common to Indiana, particularly in urban areas such as Indianapolis, including "Hoosier hospitality" and "Indy 500 fever".