Accents and Dialects

A dialect shaped by geographic location is called a regional dialect. It refers to variations in language due to the influence of a specific geographical area, such as differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar within a particular region. regional dialects can develop over time as a result of isolation, migration, and contact with other languages.

English is a language. There are many dialects of English. See the wikipedia related link for a list of all English Dialects.

Dialects are linguistic varieties which differ in pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar from each other and from Standard English (which is itself a dialect).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dialects_of_the_English_language

Italian language solidified under the influence of the Tuscan dialect, particularly the version spoken by Florentine writers like Dante Alighieri. Their works in the 14th century helped establish the Tuscan dialect as the standard form of Italian.

The English language is the language of Americans because one of the main groups of European settlers came from England. There were also large groups of French and Spanish who came, but people tend to group with others like themselves and who speak the same language. As history played out over the first couple of centuries in North America, the French and English predominated in Canada; the English predominated in the US; and the Spanish predominated in Mexico. Although there were settlers from many other places, the languages of these countries reflect the largest groups that brought these countries into existence.

The huge 19 th century influx of immigrants from many different countries changed American English more than anything. This didn't happen in Britain until about 1970, so the dialects in Britain are still very regional.

The two most common dialects of English spoken in the US are General American English and Southern American English. General American English is often associated with a neutral accent and is commonly spoken in the Midwest and West Coast regions. Southern American English is characterized by features such as the Southern drawl and is spoken in states across the southern US.

If you're in the US, people would probably say the Midwestern accent, though it's very region-dependent. Truly, as long as it isn't from the East Coast, it's close enough that it could be standard.
In British English, it's RP (received pronunciation). That's what you would hear on the BBC.

An Orcadian accent is typically described as having strong Scottish and Nordic influences. It tends to be melodic and distinctive, with some variations depending on the specific location within the Orkney Islands. The accent is often characterized by rolled "r" sounds, unique vowel pronunciations, and a lilting cadence.

Yes, people in Minnesota can have a distinct accent known as the "Minnesota accent" which is characterized by elongated vowels and certain speech patterns. However, not everyone in Minnesota speaks with this accent as there is regional variation within the state.

Yes. He has a British accent that hypnotizes the ladies

American English and British English have developed differences over time due to various factors including historical influences, cultural differences, and geographical isolation. The American and British colonies developed their own linguistic variations which were further solidified as the two regions evolved separately. This led to differences in vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

To speak in a Russian accent, focus on pronouncing "r" sounds more strongly, elongating vowel sounds, and reducing the stress on syllables toward the end of words. Listen to native Russian speakers and practice imitating their intonation and rhythm.

The accent mark over the letter "e" is called an acute accent. It is used in various languages to indicate stress or pronunciation changes.

Yes, Oregonians may have a distinct accent characterized by vowel shifts and speech patterns common in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. This accent can vary across the state and may be more noticeable in rural areas or among native Oregonians.

To accommodate modern English-speaking audiences in the movie Alexander, the Macedonians spoke with Irish accents. The accent was likely chosen to differentiate the Macedonians from other characters in the film and to emphasize their foreignness.

The Galician-Portuguese dialect originated from the Vulgar Latin spoken in the early Middle Ages on the Iberian Peninsula. Over time, it evolved into distinct regional variants, eventually leading to the development of Galician in northwestern Spain and Portuguese in Portugal.

No, by its very definition, a dialect is not a language in and of itself, but a form of a language. Given, there are some dialects that are called languages for political reasons--see Croatian and Serbian--and some languages that are called dialects--like all of the Chinese dialects, which are not mutually intelligible, but called one language for reasons of political unity. However, to be completely accurate, a dialect is a form of a language, and to be considered a dialect speakers of it and other dialects of the same language have to be mutually intelligible--British and American English would be examples of this.

fire in ilocano is "apoy"

What in America is called the 'first floor' is called the 'ground floor' in Britain. The floor immediately above that is the 'first floor', what Americans would call the 'second floor'.

There are four main types of intonation patterns in English: falling intonation (used for statements), rising intonation (used for questions), fall-rise intonation (used for uncertainty or surprise), and rise-fall intonation (used for lists or contrast). Intonation helps convey meaning and attitude in spoken language.

the opposite of dialect (offshoot language) is : standard

A dialect is a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group. The dialect of the Southern Italians was far more difficult for me to understand than that of the dialect in the North.

The phrase "put it up" or "put this up" meaning "put it away" is commonly used in Southern American English dialects. It is a regional variation where "up" is used to indicate putting something in its proper place.