How to say “How are you?” in Southern US English
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Southern US English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
How y’all doin’?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Southern US English
Howdy, How y’all doin’?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Southern US English?
"How are you?" in Southern US English is "How y’all doin’?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "How y’all doin’?" written in Southern US English?
"How y’all doin’?" is the standard written form in Southern US English, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "How y’all doin’?" in Southern US English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "How y’all doin’?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "How y’all doin’?" mean in English?
"How y’all doin’?" is the Southern US English way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Southern US English?
Many languages — including Southern US English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "How y’all doin’?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Southern US English spoken?
Southern US English is spoken by an estimated 40 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.