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A: It is not a funny accent so much as it is a clear and proper way of talking that has been taught.Answer:The question is subjective. To "posh" people, so called "common people" speak in a funny accent as well.
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How do British people talk?

British people speak with a variety of accents and dialects depending on the region. Generally, British English is characterized by differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar compared to other varieties of English. The accent can vary from posh Received Pronunciation (RP) to regional accents like Cockney, Scottish, or Scouse.


Why do Americans think us brits speak so posh?

The perception of British people speaking posh may stem from media representations of British characters, such as those in period dramas or royal figures. The British accent may also be associated with a sense of sophistication or class due to historical factors. Additionally, differences in pronunciation and vocabulary between American and British English may contribute to this perception.


What is the open past participle of speak?

Oral means speaking. It is a posh word that detectives use.


How do you say hi in an English accent?

You kind of say 'eye' but with a 'h' sound at the beginning. And don't forget to sound posh.


Is there a difference between an English accent and a British accent?

There are many "English" accents from England. Scots and Welshmen are not from England, so would have their own accents, which again differ from place to place. That said, just as often people from elsewhere often accidentally say "England" when they mean "Britain" and vice versa, an English and British accent is often used to mean the same thing, a relatively posh accent from South-East England.

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Why do England people speak so formal?

It's just the way the accent was formed in the original English language, however, not all English people speak in posh accents, you should hear Northern people from England! They speak in a very informal accent, and Londoners don't speak very formally either. I think the most formal speaking area in England is the West.


What is an English accent?

There are actually many types of English accents but most refer to the posh 'queens English' accent. Also, and mistakenly, refered to as the British accent.


What accent of English is best interpreted by non-English people?

People that live north of London like Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire have almost posh and easy to understand accents.


How do you speak like a queen?

Queens and kings speak posh so you have to speak posh, say all your t's and dont use words like has'nt , won't ect say has not or will not.


How do British people talk?

British people speak with a variety of accents and dialects depending on the region. Generally, British English is characterized by differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar compared to other varieties of English. The accent can vary from posh Received Pronunciation (RP) to regional accents like Cockney, Scottish, or Scouse.


Where do the posh people live in enfield?

the posh people live in forty hill


What do posh people eat?

posh people eat rabbit and sometimes squirell


Is gosh a posh word?

yes, its a very posh word and nobody but posh people say it anymore.


Is Oxford posh?

People who attend the University of Oxford are normally posh as they commonly have a history of rich family. People who live in Oxford are anything but posh


How would a posh person walk?

posh people walk with pride they do not have any devotion or extreme fondness


Is simran funny... or dry?

but u gotta admit, she is funny like that. it's original. actually, she kinda reminds me of a certain posh spice. yum


What does a posh accent mean?

A posh accent typically refers to an accent that is associated with upper-class or privileged individuals in British society. It is characterized by specific pronunciation patterns and intonation that are considered sophisticated or refined. This accent is often perceived as a marker of social status and can be associated with Oxford and Cambridge-educated individuals, members of the aristocracy, or those from affluent backgrounds.