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Not really. In conventional usages, the term "dialect" is usually reserved for variations within the Standard English varieties of the various nation-states where English is the dominant tongue--e.g., American English, Australian English, Canadian English.
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What dialect is british English?
British English is not a single dialect.
How do you translate English words into American?
There's no such thing as "American." American English is a dialect of English that is more has more than 95% lexical similarity to British English.
Is the American dialects the Southern dialect is the closest to British English?
No, American English is pretty distinct from British English at this point, especially what most people think of as a Southern dialect. The closest dialect of American English to British English (I assume you mean BBC British, because British dialects get more disparate the farther down the social ladder they go) is probably something in New England very near the East Coast, or maybeupper-class coastal Southern English. The problem is that the accents have remained more similar than the dialects have.
Of the American dialects the Southern dialect is the closest to British English?
While some Southern dialects share certain features with British English, such as the non-rhotic "r" pronunciation, they have evolved independently over time. Both American and British English have unique characteristics shaped by their own historical developments and cultural influences.
Is the southern dialect the closest to British English of the American dialects?
No, American English is pretty distinct from British English at this point, especially what most people think of as a Southern dialect. The closest dialect of American English to British English (I assume you mean BBC British, because British dialects get more disparate the farther down the social ladder they go) is probably something in New England very near the East Coast, or maybeupper-class coastal Southern English. The problem is that the accents have remained more similar than the dialects have.
Is British the same as New York?
No. American dialect is different from the British.
What is KKK language?
English (American Dialect)
Is American English easier or harder to understand than British English?
It depends on the individual's familiarity and exposure to each dialect. Some may find American English easier due to its standardization and prevalence in media, while others may find British English easier due to its clearer pronunciation rules. Ultimately, both can be understood with practice and immersion.
Why do Americans say soccer not football because football is the proper word?
In the American dialect of the English language "football" is one sport, "soccer" is another. In the British dialect of the English language, the sport the Americans call "soccer" is called "football" they do not play much American Football in Britain.
What is Standard American English?
The most widely understood English dialect
What is the regional dialect for Arizona?
Normal American English
Is American English a dialect or language?
Language-dialect would be nuances like a southern accent.
