Should I learn American accent or British accent?
If it’s America, then you should be training to learn American English. But if not, then focus on British English because most other English-speaking countries use British English grammar and spelling standards. Do you speak to a lot of clients or colleagues who are from America or from the UK?
Can an American develop a British accent?
Originally Answered: As a 21 year old American, would I develop an accent after living in London for 10 years? Yes, your accent will probably soften and transition towards a London accent, but it won’t become recognizably British.
Is American English more like Old English?
As a result, although there are plenty of variations, modern American pronunciation is generally more akin to at least the 18th-Century British kind than modern British pronunciation.
Do you have a British accent and American accent?
Yes of course. I do! British and American accents sound very different, and it also depends on what type of American accent: Minnesotan, New Yorker, Boston, or Southern. Britain, depending on the area, also has different accents and inflections.
Do Americans drop the ‘R’ in accents?
Of course, there are a few American accents that drop the “R,” too — Bostonians “pahking the cah in Hahvahd Yahd,” for example, or a waitress in the South who calls you “Suga.’” And some accents in Northern England, Ireland, and Scotland retain their “Rs” as well. But Americans didn’t find a treasure trove of Rs in their new country.
How can I Polish up my British accent?
Lastly, the best way to polish your accent is to try it out on native speakers. For example, you could turn to language exchange and find a partner from England, or try to find a British pub or cultural organisation in your neighbourhood! There are many different British accents, so find the one that suits you!
What is the difference between a rhotic and non-rhotic accent?
What you might think of as standard American (or “newscaster voice”) is a rhotic accent, which basically means “R” is enunciated, while the non-rhotic, stereotypical English accent drops the “R” pronunciation in words like “butter” and “corgi”.