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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 :)

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Why do the American people have different accents?

Americans like every one else picks up on how words are pronounced from those around them at a very young age. And just like other countries, it differs within the country itself for the same reasons.


Why don't Americans have British accents?

I don't see why they don't. The British DID colonize America, and Canada! The Australians and New Zealanders got them. Why? MY ANSWER: America had a huge influx of non-British people, especially after the war of Independence. And I'm sure that since we did REBEL from Britain, a British accent and British mannerisms in general would not have made you popular. I suspect that Australians had a predominantly British immigrant population until late in the 20th century. They had restrictive immigration policies. I'm going to keep the other answer so I can answer it too. Here's the thing about accents: I'm Portuguese so I can give you my word of knowledge. I learned English at school but I didn't learn the English accent, or any other accents, you have, for example the Texan accent, but the way you say it doesn't make a language. Now, to answer the answer, I hope you're not American, because if you are you need to go to school. There was an influx, like you said, of non-British, but not after any war. I'm not sure if by this you are talking about the independence from England, if you are you're right, but there was no war, or if you talking about the civil war which would be incorrect. Secondly, about Australia, until the 20th Century it was more of a prison. Some Americans were sent there for breaking the law. They were excommunicated, so it's accent over accent.


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.


What are some words that have same meaning but are spelled different in American English and British English?

Centre, humour, labour, sabre, aeroplane, metre. -Those are all in "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.

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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?

Americans like every one else picks up on how words are pronounced from those around them at a very young age. And just like other countries, it differs within the country itself for the same reasons.


Why don't Americans have British accents?

I don't see why they don't. The British DID colonize America, and Canada! The Australians and New Zealanders got them. Why? MY ANSWER: America had a huge influx of non-British people, especially after the war of Independence. And I'm sure that since we did REBEL from Britain, a British accent and British mannerisms in general would not have made you popular. I suspect that Australians had a predominantly British immigrant population until late in the 20th century. They had restrictive immigration policies. I'm going to keep the other answer so I can answer it too. Here's the thing about accents: I'm Portuguese so I can give you my word of knowledge. I learned English at school but I didn't learn the English accent, or any other accents, you have, for example the Texan accent, but the way you say it doesn't make a language. Now, to answer the answer, I hope you're not American, because if you are you need to go to school. There was an influx, like you said, of non-British, but not after any war. I'm not sure if by this you are talking about the independence from England, if you are you're right, but there was no war, or if you talking about the civil war which would be incorrect. Secondly, about Australia, until the 20th Century it was more of a prison. Some Americans were sent there for breaking the law. They were excommunicated, so it's accent over accent.


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.


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?

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What are some words that have same meaning but are spelled different in American English and British English?

Centre, humour, labour, sabre, aeroplane, metre. -Those are all in "English" .


Examples for American and British accent same words different meaning?

Biscuit That's the only one I can think of, sorry.


What is a list of American and British words that mean the same thing but have different spellings?

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