Article: say what? Voice software is starting to recognize our drawl.(Front)

Byline: JOANNE KIMBERLIN

By Joanne Kimberlin

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Need a phone number. Dial 411. A pleasant, computerized voice answers.

"What city and state, please?"

Nahw-fuk, Vuh-geen-ya.

"Please hold the line. Someone will be with you shortly."

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