Accents and Dialects

The Cockney accent is influenced by the working-class dialect of East London, characterized by dropping the H sound at the beginning of words, using rhyming slang, and replacing certain vowel sounds. It can be affected by factors such as social class, education level, and exposure to other accents.

Two dots over a vowel is normally called a dieresis.

There is a special case of the dieresis in German where the two dots cause the vowel to change (sound and meaning): this special case is called umlaut.

The Czech accent is generally characterized by its melodic and sing-song quality. It typically involves clear pronunciation of consonants and vowels, with emphasis on certain syllables. The rhythm and intonation may vary among speakers, but overall, it has a distinct and charming sound.

King Julien from the "Madagascar" movies has a French accent. It is a stereotypical French accent with a high-pitched and flamboyant tone.

It's not actually just chavs who say "innit". A lot of English people do; it's just a shorter, easier way of saying "isn't it". I guess if you were a chav and you said "isn't it" around your friends, they'd think you were a right nonce.

"they sound like jamicians but much stronger"

we don't sound anything like jamaicans, man!

They have a much stronger accent than we do, and their own dialect. Ours is soft, like the difference between southern American and a Florida accent. Easy to notice, but definitely not anything near jamiacan...

A dialect that occurs within certain ethnic, age, socioeconomic, or social groups is known as a sociolect. Sociolects reflect the distinct language variations that develop within specific social contexts, influenced by factors such as education, occupation, or group identity.

The Bulgarian accent is often described as melodic and with a distinct rhythm. It can vary in intensity depending on the speaker, but generally has a musical quality to it. It may also feature certain phonetic characteristics such as rolled 'r' sounds or a slight nasal quality.

The American accent is diverse and can vary based on region. Generally, it is characterized by rhoticity, where the "r" sound is pronounced strongly, and a fairly neutral pronunciation of vowels. However, there are distinct accents in different parts of the United States, such as the Southern accent or the Boston accent.

The Indian accent varies depending on the region, but in general, it is characterized by a sing-song quality, unique intonation patterns, and pronunciation differences from standard British or American English. It may include rolling r's, nasal sounds, and elongated vowels.

The Japanese accent is often characterized by a more even and precise way of speaking compared to other accents. It typically has clear pronunciation of vowels and consonants, with a rhythm that differs from other languages. The accent can also vary in intensity and pitch across different regions in Japan.

The New Zealand accent is generally characterized by the pronunciation of certain vowels and words, such as the short "i" sound turning into a short "u" sound. It can sound similar to the Australian accent to some ears, but with distinct differences in intonation and pronunciation.

The Russian accent is known for its strong pronunciation of consonants, flat intonation, and rolling of the 'r' sound. It can vary in intensity depending on the region of Russia the speaker is from. Overall, it is characterized by a distinct and recognizable rhythm and cadence.

I'm sure you've hear people tell you it sounds like they're singing, but what the hell does that mean right?

There's a step by step guide on how to speak English like an Italian, plus videos of Italians speaking English on this site:

http://sites.google.com/site/lrnthaccnt/how-to-do-a-credible-italian-accent

The Canadian accent is often described as having a mix of British, American, and their own unique qualities. It can vary depending on the region, with some areas having more noticeable differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. Overall, the Canadian accent is known for its clear and neutral tone.

The British accent can vary greatly depending on the region, but generally it is characterized by its pronunciation of vowels and consonants. It is often perceived as posh, elegant, and distinctive compared to other accents.

From an amateur linguist:

The phenomenon of accent really stems from phonetic influence of first-language influence on the second language, in this case, the phonetics of Mandarin or Cantonese on that of English. One of the major features of Chinese phonetics is the paucity of voiced consonants. E.g. the "d" in "大" (Mandarin: da; Cantonese: daai) is voiceless, while the "d" in "dog" in English is voiced. So a native Chinese speaker when speaking in English mistakenly think the two "d"s are the same and thus pronounce and "d" in "dog" as voiceless, which is the case in their native language. To extend that, native Chinese speakers also tend to "unvoice" the supposedly voiced consonants "g", "b", "z", etc. in English too, producing an accent.

Of course this is only one reason for the rise of a "Chinese accent". Other factors include the difference in "r", lack of "th" in Chinese, etc.

You may hear a Chinese accent primarily in China and other countries with significant Chinese populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. Additionally, Chinese accents may be present in communities where Chinese is spoken as a first language or among native Chinese speakers learning a second language.

Yes they do. I for one can tell easily if someone is from Poland from their English accent. Most people will mistake it for a German accent, but the two accents actually sound very different. If you also take into account a person's physical characteristics it makes it helps when determining if they are Polish. Polish men and women have a certain look, blah blah. hope that helps

English can be a strange and often complicated language when it is not your first language. It is an amalgamation of many different influences. The weirdest words are those which are no longer in use. One such word is "doodlesack," which was an older English word meaning "bagpipe." Another might be "gabelle," which is a tax on salt.

There are a number of accents within the UK, with different phonetic characteristics. So if one English accent seems 'weird' another might not. And, of course, as English originated in the UK, it could be argued that accents outside the UK are the 'weird' ones!! ;-)

'Brummies' are people from Birmingham, England.

The simple answer is because they are not British! Australians developed their unique accent because of the accents of the original settlers (who came from various parts of the UK but with a high concentration of Londoners and Irish) and the unique social setting of the penal colony and the subsequent change to an agrarian economy.

It depends on how you personally respond to the enviornment. Some people may get an accent from a week, while others could live there for years and never get an accent. You will respond the same for losing an accent, it is completely subjective. Anyone could respond differently.

In Rome, the local dialect is known as Romanesco. It is a variation of the Italian language spoken in the city and surrounding areas, characterized by unique pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Romanesco is often recognized for its strong influence from Latin and regional influences.