How many English accents are there?
There isn't really a set number. They can be broken down in to exact locations. As in general accents there would be about 20 or so within England. But within each of these regions you could include dozens more.
For example there's a basic English one which most foreigners will hear as similar. Then there's the main north and south differences. Then within the South there's a general one, a posh one, cockney, Bristol and west country.
Then in the north there's lancashire, Yorkshire, tyne etc. Then within these there are even more! Like Scouse, Mancunian, Geordie. Then within places like Greater Manchester you can tell differences between Salford, Bolton and Oldham etc.
So there isn't really an answer but most countys tend to have their own and within some counties there's many more.
What is the dominant dialect of Florida?
The dominant dialect of Florida is General American English, which is characterized by its lack of distinct regional features. However, certain areas of Florida may have influences from Southern American English due to historical migration patterns.
African words used in English?
The word Voodoo comes from various West African languages. So do the words mambo, bogus, banana, and chimpanzee! There are several words borrowed from African languages that are used in everyday American parlance that many people probably don't even realize.
What does a language is a dialect with an army and navy mean?
It illustrates the fact that the political status of the speaker influences the percieved status of their language or dialet. It has social class associations along with ties to economics, literary traditions and cultural factors. If a language has political backing it is more likely to be classed as a language rather than a dialect.
How do you say thank you in Amdo dialect in Tibet?
I think it is the same as standard tibetan which is "Thukje che"........Tibetans be it from Utsang Kham or Amdo pharases like THank you remains the same
What is the difference between American English and British English?
The pronunciation is different and so is much of the vocabulary. For example, Americans pronounce words such as 'herbal' without the 'h'. One can easily notice that the accents are much different.
Some words are slightly different. For example, in American English the undergarments of a person is called "underwear." However, in British English, it is simply called "pants." Those who speak British English would say 'jam' for what Americans call 'jelly', and 'jelly' what Americans call 'jell-o'.
Thus, some words can be easily confused in the opposite cultures.
There are also some reasonably consistent spelling differences.
There are some common rules for American English.
favourite / favorite
neighbour / neighbor
colour / color
capitalisation / capitalization
recognise / recognize
traveller / traveler
labelled / labeled
practice/practise in U.K. and Australian English is always practise in American English.
licence/license is always license in American English.
centre/center
kilometre/ kilometer
encyclopaedia/encyclopedia
manoeuvre/maneuvre
dialogue/dialog
catalogue/catalog
In essence, it could be said that the American English has opted for a simpler style, whilst the U.K./Australian/New Zealand English usually retains the older, more complex spelling rules.
British English is more influenced by French/Latin and American English is more influenced by Germanic Languages.
The basic difference is British English shows signs of influence from French and Latin in general, while American English shows signs of influence from Germanic Languages.
The reason for the spelling differences is in large part due to the "reforms" of Noah Webster who felt some words looked better or had unnecessary letters as in the "colour" cited above. Words like theatre, spelled "theater" in the US, in no way reflect any difference in pronunciation, except for allowing for the more rhotic American pronunciation, and the British spelling reflects the origin of the word, which is from the French theatre from Latin theatrum, so the British spelling reflects the etymology of the word, one reason why archaic spellings are kept.
See the Related Link below for examples of the different usage of words.
What accent do pirates talk with?
Pirates came from all parts of Britain and elsewhere and could talk with any number of accents, but the cliched accent/dialect (avast me hearties) in movies is actually West Country, that is the dialect of Devon and Cornwall. This was an area of smuggling and the alleged luring of ships onto rocks, and the plunder of shipwrecks, for centuries.
Centre, humour, labour, sabre, aeroplane, metre. -Those are all in "English" .
the word bicho is a salvadorian word for boy or girl ,but in dominican republic that word means insect
Is there a lincolnshire accent?
Yes, there is a Lincolnshire accent. It is characterized by its distinct pronunciation of certain vowels and consonants, influenced by the dialect spoken in the region.
How come Ville Valo speaks such perfect English - with a British accent?
He probably speaks English because most Scandinavian people do, it's still the Lingua Franca. He probably speaks it with a British accent as some of his first exposure to music was with bands like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. HIM also became popular in Britain far before they became known in the US, and thus he would have spent more time in the UK than in the US, further developing his accent. Yea, It's like if you were born on the border separating Mexico from the USA... you'd be able to speak perfect English but you'll have a Hispanic accent.
What dialect is spoken by Celie in the Color Purple?
Celie, the main character in "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker, speaks in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), which is a dialect of English spoken primarily by African Americans in the United States. It is characterized by unique grammar, vocabulary, and phonology distinct from standard English.
What is the meaning of the American slang 'blew it'?
the meaning of the American slang phrase "Blew it" means to really drop the ball, mess something up, or miss an opportunity.
We would use it in a sentence like...
"Mark you really blew that game."
"Man, you blew it, she really liked you."
"I totally blew that test."
What is qichuanxuxu in English?
"Qichuanxuxu" is not a common term in English and may not have a direct translation. It could potentially be a name, a phrase in another language, or a specialized term. Without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a precise translation.
What is the English accent of German people?
Those Germans who speak English generally do so with a German accent, since pronunciation from their first language affects the way they speak their second. For instance, Germans have difficulty with "th" sound as the "h' is silent in German- eg Neanderthal is sounded Neandertal, so they will say "zis" instead of "this".
"Es" in English translates to "is" or "it is." It is the third-person singular form of the verb "to be" in Spanish.
The Manchester accent is a regional accent from the city of Manchester in England. It is characterized by a distinctive pronunciation of certain vowels and consonants, along with unique intonation patterns. It is often associated with working-class communities in the Manchester area.
What is the English name of biya?
Biya is a Filpino fish. It is also used in a Filipino expression "Utak Biya" which means brainless. Biya is also a Mandarin girl name means jade.
What is 'noyau externe' when translated from French to English?
"Outer core" is an English equivalent of the French phrase noyau externe. The masculine singular noun and adjective most famously references the subterranean geology of the Earth as inner core to outer core to mantle and crust. The pronunciation will be "nwa-yo ek-stern" in French.
What does Levar mean in English?
The verb "levar" means to "raise anchor" or "set sail". "Llevar" means "to carry, take, or wear."
What are the differences in accent between your hometown and Hanoi?
The accent in Hanoi is typically considered to be more formal and northern Vietnamese accents tend to have more distinct tones. In contrast, the accent in my hometown may have different intonations and variations in pronunciation based on regional dialects and influences.
Why do English people have English accents?
English comes from the UK, and England is in the UK. If you are comparing it to the American-English, American-English is derived from many dialects, and sounds different from the way it began sounding.
Just as in the USA each state has regional dialects, such as southern states . Most countries have regional dialects