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What really accounts for differences in accent among people who speak English is their mother tongue differences, and environmental influences.

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Do Americans have the same language as English people?

We are a united people, divided by a common language. English and American has developed according to the countries needs. There are as many similarities and there are differences. We claim to understand each other


Do Hawaiian people have accents?

Yes, Hawaiian people may have an accent that is influenced by a mix of Hawaiian, English, and other languages spoken in Hawaii. This accent can vary depending on factors such as individual backgrounds and regional differences within Hawaii.


Why do Americans think English people have funny accents?

Perception of accents is subjective and influenced by cultural differences. Americans may find English accents funny or charming due to differences in pronunciation, intonation, and expressions compared to their own accent. This can create a sense of amusement or novelty.


What is the English accent of German people?

Those Germans who speak English generally do so with a German accent, since pronunciation from their first language affects the way they speak their second. For instance, Germans have difficulty with "th" sound as the "h' is silent in German- eg Neanderthal is sounded Neandertal, so they will say "zis" instead of "this".


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Do Americans have the same language as English people?

We are a united people, divided by a common language. English and American has developed according to the countries needs. There are as many similarities and there are differences. We claim to understand each other


Do Hawaiian people have accents?

Yes, Hawaiian people may have an accent that is influenced by a mix of Hawaiian, English, and other languages spoken in Hawaii. This accent can vary depending on factors such as individual backgrounds and regional differences within Hawaii.


How do English people say light?

English people just say light but in an English accent


How can you change from an Indian accent to a British English or American English accent?

Having a proper accent coach or Speech-Language Pathologist will be ideal in this situation. They can listen to your speech, assess the differences in the sounds, grammar, and coach you how to change it. This requires a lot of practice and awareness. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist, and I have worked with people who want to change their accents.


Which accent is spoken by royal people in UK?

English!


How do English people eat pizza?

with their pinkys out and with an accent.


How do people talk in Canada?

in Canada people talk English and with a accent


Why do Americans think English people have funny accents?

Perception of accents is subjective and influenced by cultural differences. Americans may find English accents funny or charming due to differences in pronunciation, intonation, and expressions compared to their own accent. This can create a sense of amusement or novelty.


What language do British people talk?

English but with a diffrent accent.


What is the English accent of German people?

Those Germans who speak English generally do so with a German accent, since pronunciation from their first language affects the way they speak their second. For instance, Germans have difficulty with "th" sound as the "h' is silent in German- eg Neanderthal is sounded Neandertal, so they will say "zis" instead of "this".


What is a neutral accent?

For some people, there is no such thing as neutral accent. They feel that speaking without accent is impossible. For some people, newsreaders English is neutral english. They feel that news anchors speak English in way everyone can understand provided their regional and cultural backround is almost hidden. Ref: neutralaccent.com


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?