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I don't pronounce "stalk" and "stock" the same, nor do I pronounce "dawn" and "don" the same. I'm from New Jersey. I had a friend in middle school who was from Michigan and had moved to New Jersey, and from what I remember of her accent, I can imagine her pronouncing "stalk" and "stock" the same. Now I will get more specific and state that I'm from northern New Jersey. My sister-in-law is from southern New Jersey, and from what I know of her accent, I think she would pronounce "dawn" and "don" the same. That's a Philly accent that she has, from what I understand. My sisters and I have always made fun of it! Anyway, so I think that this can really vary, but I do realize that you said "most". I find accents fascinating.