Accents and Dialects

In Bahamian dialect, the word "welcome" is often pronounced as "welkum."

There is no word "girk".

According to Wikipedia, there is an acronym "GIRK" that stands for "G protein-coupled inwardly-rectifying potassium channels". The "K" presumably for the symbol of potassium.

English and British are not the same. English refers to someone from England specifically, while British refers to someone from the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

I do believe your teacher wanted to know YOUR opinion in this question, not the opinion of some anonymous person on the internet. What did YOU think about it? Was the dialect confusing or did it add to the story?

Some examples of dialects spoken in the Philippines are Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Waray, Bicolano, Kapampangan, and Pangasinan. These dialects are used in different regions across the country and have their own unique characteristics.

Filipino, based on Tagalog, is the national language of the Philippines and spoken by the majority of the population. There are also numerous regional languages and dialects spoken throughout the country, such as Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, and Waray.

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.