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What are some words that are different in American than in British accents?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
If you mean what things American and british people have different names for:
British - American
Bin = trash can
rubbish = trash
Crisps = chips
chips = fries (i think)
(car) bonnet = hood
Jelly = jello
footpath = sidewalk
plaster = band aid
trainers = sneakers (i think)
shopping centre = mall
Boot = trunk
Car park = parking lot
lorry = truck
motorway = freeway / highway
these are just a few. hope it helped :)
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Some words that are pronounced differently in American English than in British English include "schedule" (pronounced "sked-jool" in American English and "shed-yool" in British English), "tomato" (pronounced "tuh-may-toh" in American English and "tuh-mah-toh" in British English), and "advertisement" (pronounced "ad-VER-tis-ment" in American English and "ad-ver-TIZE-ment" in British English). Additionally, there are differences in spelling, such as "color" (American English) and "colour" (British English).
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Why do the American people have different accents?
American accents vary due to historical settlement patterns, immigration waves, and geographic isolation. Different regions developed distinct accents based on who settled there and which languages influenced their speech. This resulted in the diverse range of accents seen across the United States today.
What is a rhotic speaker?
A rhotic speaker is someone who pronounces the "r" sound clearly in words, especially after a vowel, as heard in accents like American English. Non-rhotic speakers, on the other hand, do not pronounce the "r" sound in certain positions, like in British English accents.
Why don't Americans have British accents?
American accents developed differently due to historical influences such as colonization and immigration patterns. The accents of American English were shaped by a blend of various European languages and dialects brought by settlers. Over time, these linguistic influences evolved independently of British English, resulting in distinct accents in the United States.
What are some words that have same meaning but are spelled different in American English and British English?
Some examples include: color (American English) and colour (British English) traveler (American English) and traveller (British English) realize (American English) and realise (British English)
Do accents on letters mean the same thing in all languages that use the roman alphabet?
No, accents on letters can have different meanings in different languages that use the Roman alphabet. For example, in French, accents can indicate pronunciation or distinguish between similar words, while in Spanish, they can indicate stress or change the pronunciation of the letter.
Is it that people who have grown learning British English end up speaking with a British accent regardless of their nationality?
Not at all. The differences between British and American English are written; accent is an entirely different matter. Think about it: if everyone in the UK suddenly started spelling words using only the American spellings, would their accents all switch?
Do German and British accents sound the same?
not really, since a Brit can certainly recognize a German accent of a German speaking English. However, to an American, some words spoken by a German may very well sound British. This is because many Germans learn English from teachers who are from England (or they practice while traveling to England).
How do the British pronounce the letter e?
E can be pronounced in different ways in Britain, depending on the actual words it is in, and the many different accents that you would find in Britain. So there is no single answer to the question.
What are the pecific features of accents in Northern Ireland?
That is a difficult question to answer, without being able to hear the accents. There are many different accents in Northern Ireland. There are hard accents and soft accents. Accents differ in different places, even in local areas. There are also different ways of speaking, and words used in different parts of Northern Ireland, which is also a factor. You really have to hear an accent and the way people speak and the words they use to notice differences.
Why do the American people have different accents?
American accents vary due to historical settlement patterns, immigration waves, and geographic isolation. Different regions developed distinct accents based on who settled there and which languages influenced their speech. This resulted in the diverse range of accents seen across the United States today.
What is a rhotic speaker?
A rhotic speaker is someone who pronounces the "r" sound clearly in words, especially after a vowel, as heard in accents like American English. Non-rhotic speakers, on the other hand, do not pronounce the "r" sound in certain positions, like in British English accents.
Why don't Americans have British accents?
American accents developed differently due to historical influences such as colonization and immigration patterns. The accents of American English were shaped by a blend of various European languages and dialects brought by settlers. Over time, these linguistic influences evolved independently of British English, resulting in distinct accents in the United States.
In the English language why can jewelry be spelled two different ways?
American and British spellings of some words diverged in the early 19th century. Jewellery is simply the British spelling of the American word jewelry.
In the English language is it possible to have an accent over the letter I?
English does not use any sort of accents on words in normal language. Foreign words that have been brought into the language will have the accents of their language of origin. Answer In British publishing it is not uncommon to print naïve to emphasise the pronunciation, similarly the name Zoë.
What are some words that have same meaning but are spelled different in American English and British English?
Some examples include: color (American English) and colour (British English) traveler (American English) and traveller (British English) realize (American English) and realise (British English)
What is a list of American and British words that mean the same thing but have different spellings?
color - colour favorite - favourite gray - grey
Examples for American and British accent same words different meaning?
Biscuit That's the only one I can think of, sorry.
