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Originally, both the British and Americans spoke with a rhotic accent. Rhotic essentially means an accent where the letter 'r' is pronounced strongly after a vowel. Rhotic accents are strong in both the US and Scotland, but seem to have disappeared from British English and its derivatives, such as Australian and New Zealand English.
The dominant American accent (the typical accent of the mid-western US) is rhotic, and British English is, as a rule, non-rhotic. Typically, US speakers pronounce every "r", wherever they appear in a word. Most British speakers (and you will note that there are some British Isle accents that are strongly rhotic, like US) do not pronounce every "r". Americans emphasise the "r" at the end of words such as "teacher" or "neighbour", but in many non-rhotic British accents it is more of a "schwa" (an unstressed, neutral, toneless vowel sound) so it comes out as "teacha" (unstressed) or "neighba".
This main difference also varies across the country of origin. For example, the US has a clear distinction in the accents between inhabitants of the north and south, not to mention less clearly defined differences across the states. Similarly, British people have a different accent according to their locality. The "cockney" accent is vastly different to the middle and upper class accents.
Another common difference appears to be that Americans pronounce words such as 'herbal' without the 'h'. Syllables may be stressed differently, too. "Oregano" in the US tends to be pronounced "o - reg - a - no" whereas in British English it is more likely to be "o - reg - AH - no".
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Is the New Zealand accent closer to the British accent or American accent?
Of those two, it is closer to the British, but the Kiwi accent has evolved quite a way apart from there so as to be a completely different accent; it is closer to the Australian accent than either American or British.
Does Naomi Scott from lemonade mouth have a British accent?
Yes, she does. She was born in england. On of her parents is british and the other one is indian. In the movie she was able to do an American accent. Hugh Laurie does the same thing on House.
What nationality is house?
British, in real life. He does a American accent. I think in the show he's Canadian or from Cali
Why do Australian and British actors easily adopt American accents but American actors cannot do British or Australian accents?
Regarding just the Australian accent: Linguists and scientists have studied the Australian accent, and come to the conclusion that it is almost impossible to reproduce accurately. Its many inflections, use of "schwa", and mix of influences on its origins have made it a completely unique accent.
How does Naomi Scott voice changes?
Because they explained in the Exclusive behind the scenes of the movie Lemonade Mouth that she has a really good american/English accent and she was able to speak without her British accent for the whole movie in real life she will talk with her British accent, as the cast members said so.
What is the differenc between American and Canadian accent?
The main difference between American and Canadian accents is the way certain vowels and consonants are pronounced. For example, Canadians tend to use more British English influences in their pronunciation compared to Americans. Additionally, there may be differences in intonation and slang between the two accents.
Does Robert Pattinson fake an American accent in twilight Or does her just use his regular british accent?
He uses an (awesome) American accent.
What is the accent for lieutenant?
I believe that in American English the accent is in the middle (the second syllable), while in British usage the accent is in the beginning of the word (the first syllable). American: lyooTENant. British: LYOOtnant.
Do American people have a different accent to British?
Yes they do.
Is Juno temple American or British?
British! Her accent is merging into american, due to living out there and role requirements, but she is definitely British :)
If an American woman and a British man have a baby will the baby have a British accent?
not necessary
How do you have a British acent?
It is important to note that there is difference between American English and British English. In order to sound British, one must adopt British English for example; Stress upon 'A' or use the word flat instead of apartment.
What is the difference between the New England accents and BBC English?
The New England accent is an American accent characterized by non-rhoticity (dropping the "r" sound at the end of words) and fronted vowels. BBC English, also known as Received Pronunciation, is a British accent associated with the British upper class and is characterized by a lack of regional variations, clear articulation, and specific vowel sounds. The main difference lies in pronunciation, intonation, and regional influences.
Which accent is better American or british?
No accent is better or worse, it all depends on the person's preferences
What is the difference between a British accent and an Australian accent?
The British accent generally has received pronunciation and regional accents such as cockney or received pronunciation, while the Australian accent has more of a laid-back, informal sound with unique vowel sounds and intonation patterns. Aussie accents also tend to be more nasal compared to British accents.
What accent might an American preten to have order sound sexier?
An American might pretend to have a British accent to sound sexier. British accents are often associated with sophistication and charm in American media and culture.
Is Louis Tomlinson an American?
No, he is British, as you can tell by his accent :) x
