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How did we get the American accent while the people in the 17th Century still spoke like Englishmen?
In fact, it is the English accent that has changed. In the seventeenth Century, English speech sounded much more like American speech than it does now. What we call the English, or BBC accent is a late invention of the upper classes, in deliberate imitation of upper-class French. Most English people spoke in a bewildering variety of regional dialects and accents, some of which developed into the various American regional accents when brought to these shores. Transplanted linguistic communities are very conservative, retaining old forms and pronunciations long after they have been lost in the Mother Country, and so it is safe to say that the "American accent" is older than the "English accent."
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What American accent is most liked?
When learning an American accent, most people prefer to hear no accent. Therefore, as a teach of accents and dialects I favor the Ohio region when teaching accent reduction. www.relaxandspeak.com
Why dont Americans have an accent?
Americans have an accent known as the American accent. People who do not have the accent hear it, but to someone that has the accent it can not be heard because they are used to speaking it. British people do not have an accent but to Americans and other countries they do for example.
Why does everyone sing in an American accent?
People tend to sing in an American accent because many popular music genres, such as rock, pop, and hip-hop, originated in the United States. Singers often adopt the American accent to fit the style and sound of the music they are performing. Additionally, the American accent is considered neutral and easily understood by a global audience, making it a common choice for singers worldwide.
How could one improve their American accent?
One can only improve their American accent with practice. As with accents from any language, practicing speaking with American people will help one develop better speaking skills of the language.
Can British People Fake An American Accent?
Of course. There are certain languages that make a person more adequate to do other languages accents but yes they can. Take the example of Hugh Laurie. He is the actor that plays Dr. House in the homonym show. He's British. You can also check his British accent in the Stuart Little movies. He plays the father. It's hard but possible.
Do American people have a different accent to British?
Yes they do.
Did Ronald Reagan have an accent?
Ronald Reagan spoke with an "Inland Northern American" accent. Most people would say that he did not have an accent.
What American accent is most liked?
When learning an American accent, most people prefer to hear no accent. Therefore, as a teach of accents and dialects I favor the Ohio region when teaching accent reduction. www.relaxandspeak.com
Why dont Americans have an accent?
Americans have an accent known as the American accent. People who do not have the accent hear it, but to someone that has the accent it can not be heard because they are used to speaking it. British people do not have an accent but to Americans and other countries they do for example.
Difference New Jersey accent?
New Jersey people don't have a change of accent, it's a regular American accent. And yes i know this because i live in New Jersey.
Do American people have accents?
Yes. We hear our own regional accents easily, usually by how nasal our vowel sounds are. I understand that when trying for an American accent, most people lock onto the southern accent, but this is the extreme. If you want to see a Brit doing a perfect American accent, watch Hugh Laurie in the TV series "House".
Why does everyone sing in an American accent?
People tend to sing in an American accent because many popular music genres, such as rock, pop, and hip-hop, originated in the United States. Singers often adopt the American accent to fit the style and sound of the music they are performing. Additionally, the American accent is considered neutral and easily understood by a global audience, making it a common choice for singers worldwide.
Is Miley Cyrus American or English?
miley Cyrus is American but she can speak English because American people do speak English and miley Cyrus has a American accent
What is your Point of view about American accent?
it can be very annoying, but some people love it and try to copy it
By the 21st century what will be true about the American population?
There will be more people than there were in the 20th century
How to make your accent sound like American's?
One word: practice. It is usually easier for young people to adopt an American accent. However, it is not impossible for an adult to eventually speak perfect American English with practice. You'll have to make conscious effort, though.
How could one improve their American accent?
One can only improve their American accent with practice. As with accents from any language, practicing speaking with American people will help one develop better speaking skills of the language.
