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Gypsies and "Travellers", whom call themselves "gypsies", are entirely different. Gypsies (or "Romany's) are a purebred ancient group of peoples driven out of India hundreds of years ago , settling in Romania, and travelling eventually around Europe, living off the land, making and mending for the general public. Hated universally for their unorthodox way of life. They speak their own language, and rarely marry "out". The stereotypical wagon and horse were Romany.
The people on TV programmes, such as Big Fat Gypsy wedding, are NOT Gypsies, but Irish Tinkers, whom came over from Ireland in the 19th century. They were street people, street fighters, opportunists, working fairgrounds, also sharpening knives and shining pots for big houses in cities and towns. Later "hawking" ordinary family homes. They speak with an Irish broag because they are insular and stay within their own group. So diversity of the accent has never evolved, due to their self styled isolation.
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∙ 8y agoBecause the 'Gypsies' you're referring to aren't actual Gypsies. Gypsies are Roma and Gorami people, typically of the Balkan states and other regions which were formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, and are descended from the Jannisaries. Irish Travelers are from the Irish diaspora, and come from people who've emigrated from Ireland and pretty much formed their own communities and refused to assimilate. They were dubbed as 'Gypsies' disparagingly.
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Where can you hear an Irish accent?
In Ireland, or anywhere in the world where there are Irish people. Irish people are found all over the world, so there are many places where you could hear an Irish accent.
Do non Irish people find it hard to do Irish accent?
No, i can do a irsh accent and im not Irish
What accent does Louis Tomlinson have?
He has a British accent. It's adorable. They all have British accents, except Niall who is from Ireland and has a cute Irish accent.
How do you speak with a southern Irish accent?
That question is impossible to answer. First of all, there are many accents in Ireland, so there is no such thing as a southern Irish accent. There are lots of very different accents in the south of Ireland. Secondly, you cannot in writing explain an accent. You can only have an idea of an accent by hearing it. You would need to hear a genuine Irish accent, not something in a movie where actors are trying to put on an accent. You can try to tune into some Irish television or radio online or some video websites of genuine Irish people.
Is the Irish accent closer to the American accent or the English?
The Irish accent is generally considered closer to the English accent than the American accent, as both the Irish and English accents belong to the British Isles. However, the Irish accent has distinctive features that set it apart from both the American and English accents.
What is a broad Irish accent called?
A broad Irish accent is commonly referred to as a "thick" or "strong" Irish accent. It is characterized by its distinctive pronunciation, intonation, and unique speech patterns.
How do you speak a southern accent?
That question is impossible to answer. First of all, there are many accents in Ireland, so there is no such thing as a southern Irish accent. There are lots of very different accents in the south of Ireland. Secondly, you cannot in writing explain an accent. You can only have an idea of an accent by hearing it. You would need to hear a genuine Irish accent, not something in a movie where actors are trying to put on an accent. You can try to tune into some Irish television or radio online or some video websites of genuine Irish people.
Do people in northern Ireland have a british accent?
No they have an Irish accent.
Terms for Irish accent?
There are many different Irish accents. They are usually just described by the county in Ireland that they are from, so a Limerick accent or a Waterford accent or a Roscommon accent etc.
Did Jonathan Swift speak with an Irish Accent?
Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer, likely spoke with an Irish accent given his upbringing in Dublin. However, details about his exact accent are unknown as recordings of his speech do not exist.
Is the Irish accent as clear as it is in films etc or is it more flat?
the Irish accent you here in most films is actually a dublin accent, i come from derry and although the accent has some simalilarities is isn't the same, and it is the same for all the counties, each county has its own accent. and the dublin accents you here on tv are pretty much the same as the natural dublin accent, except the natural accent may be a bit rougher. Whenever I hear a foreign actor doing an Irish actor I recognise it as an Irish accent. However there is not one person in the country who would talk like that. I don't know how you think its a Dublin accent mate. Most Irish accents in movies are bull. They're either a bad Northern Ireland accent on a guy who, predictably, was "in the I.R.A." or a very terrible, barely recognizable Connaught accent, exagerated so it sounds like a leprechaun. IRISH ACCENTS IN MOVIES ARE NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING. Bear in mind the Beatles. They all had godawful Scouse (Liverpool Irish) accents, but affected "American" accents for vocals and interviews. Then watch "The Commitments"
Do girls like the Irish accent?
Apparently they do.The Irish accent was voted the sexiest accent in the world in a survey of over 5,000 women a few months ago,beating the likes of the British and French accents.However,it can be irritating when talking to Americans and they all keep commenting, 'Oh my gaaawd,your accent is so coool'!
