Within the United States the same sandwich would be called "Hoagie," "Italian," "Bomber," "Grinder," "Hero" or "Sub" depending on the region.This variability is called _____.
A)slang
B)accent
C)inarticulates
D)dialect

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The variability of names depending on region is an example of dialect, which refers to the differences in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation that develop between different regions or social groups. Slang refers to informal language used amongst a particular group or community, accent refers to the way words are pronounced, and inarticulates is not a linguistic term.

Within the United States the Same Sandwich Would Be Called