“Wheese keeys are theeese keeys?”

Mackem is a term that refers to the accent, dialect and people of the Wearside area, or more specifically Sunderland, a city in North East England. Read more on Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackem#Origin

One of the best examples of speaking like a Mackem would have to be the title sentence. Wee or Whee in place of Who ('Wheese keeys are theeese keeys pleause?') is also, I believe, best spoken with a higher pitch to add more Mackem dramatic effect.

Now Pete’s accent is pretty neutral from living in and adapting to different places, but get him on the blower to his mum or dad or brothers and he’s right back in Sunderland.  Whey nar!" (Why no!) I hear you say. “Why aye, mun!” (Yes!)

Here’s some for you to practice at home. Ha’way!

Dinnit = Don’t

Ca'd = Cold

Gar'n = Going
A'reet = Alright

Yer Knar = You know

Ha'way = Come on
Aye = Yes
Nor = No