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Actually Ive heard that American's present accent, were the English accents during the colonial times.
The American speech resembles the West Country dialect of English.
Also, there is more ''slang'' now a days.
Americans did not lose their English accents - they never had 'em. The so-called English, or BBC accent, is an upper-class 18th century affectation, in a deliberate, if totally unsuccessful, imitation of French. Americans never adopted it.
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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.
Do Mexicans Americans have accents?
Everyone could be considered to have an accent, depending on who is listening to him or her. Your neighbor may have perfectly normal speech to you, but to someone from another region, you both have an accent. Beyond regional accents of native speakers (of English), of course some people grew up speaking a different language and have a foreign accent. This applies to some Mexican Americans whose English pronounciation is affected by the sounds of Spanish. but there are also U. S. persons of Mexican descent who sound just like other people from California, Texas, or wherever. Of course, to someone from Vermont, a Californian has an accent.
How do americans talk?
American English is the most widely spoken dialect in the United States. American English can vary greatly based on region, with accents and vocabulary differing across the country. Generally, Americans are known for their informal, friendly, and direct communication style.
Why do English people hate foreigners accents?
Only some hate foreign accents, not english people in general. As for those who hate foreign accents, it is probably because they are being prideful of having proper english. However, there are many foreigners that can speak english better than the average native.
Why do Americans take the mick of british accents?
Some Americans may find British accents amusing because they sound different or exotic, and they may be mimicking them in a light-hearted way. It can also stem from cultural stereotypes or media portrayals that emphasize British accents as fancier or posher.
Do Americans find English attractive?
excuse me? what do you mean? accents are cool
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.
Why do people love Americans?
Some do, while others do not. Americans love accents, especially English ones, who are also British.
What particular attributes do Americans like about English people for example accents culture and personalities?
Americans get along with the English because we come from a common beginning. America was English before we declared our independence, and we still have a lot of language and culture in common with each other.
Why do Americans hate the English?
cos your bigheaded and u de-mean our accents and say your better then everyone your hated by more then English! basically that! ( some Americans i love tho ) ( most i hate ) sorry
Are English and british accents the same thing?
They are NOT the same. There are various English accents but british is even more ambiguous as Britain refers to the whole of the british isles, so both Irish and scottish are british accents. English accents just refer to those originating in England, so Cockney (London) and Geordie (Newcastle) accents are English
Will an English girl aged 13 size 14 get bullied in high school in America as a sophomore?
It's not likely. Americans are usually kind to newcomers and tend to adore English accents.
Does Kevin Jonas like English accents?
probaly but joe likes the accents
Do Mexicans Americans have accents?
Everyone could be considered to have an accent, depending on who is listening to him or her. Your neighbor may have perfectly normal speech to you, but to someone from another region, you both have an accent. Beyond regional accents of native speakers (of English), of course some people grew up speaking a different language and have a foreign accent. This applies to some Mexican Americans whose English pronounciation is affected by the sounds of Spanish. but there are also U. S. persons of Mexican descent who sound just like other people from California, Texas, or wherever. Of course, to someone from Vermont, a Californian has an accent.
When did Americans start to speak with unique accents?
Most Americans with very distinct accents have grown up in areas where people have not moved around the country a lot.
What do Americans think of the Aussie accent?
Americans love Aussie accents because it is realatively close to British accents. It is a tangy but sweeter and nicer version of their accent. Our accents to them sound very low key and sweet and friendly.
How do americans talk?
American English is the most widely spoken dialect in the United States. American English can vary greatly based on region, with accents and vocabulary differing across the country. Generally, Americans are known for their informal, friendly, and direct communication style.
