Which accent do u prefer?
By hiddenwing
@hiddenwing (3719)
China
August 30, 2008 9:21pm CST
Some people think British accent is more noble while other think American accent is more charming.
In the past, there is no doubt that lots of People prefer British accent so far as I am concerned. This is the reason that I find so many old professors speak like British guys. Most impotantly, the influence of BBC is so incredible.
However, nowdays, lots of youth tend to like American accent more.
Personally, I think they are influence by the American movies and dramas.
U know what, usually a famous American moive can shake the world like Forest gump. Also, some American sitcoms are so popular that they are noneaging like friends. Additionally, lots of people all over the world get addicted to some series of shows like heros. Unconsciously, people get used to the accent.
I know some American can speak like a British and vice verse!
Does this mean u prefer the other accent?
Which accent do u prefer?
7 responses
@msedge (4011)
• United States
10 Sep 08
Actually i love to learn the different accent in the world if given the chance.It would be nice going to different place and know how to speak their language with the proper accent.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
10 Sep 08
Yeah, I hope I will learn as much language as possible.
But I still prefer some languages.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
29 Sep 08
I am from England and I am told my accent is not totally British. When I came home from Australia I sounded just like an Australian person. I have lost most of that accent now but I still have a bit of it with me I think. I really like an American accent and a Canadian accent as well. Even more so I like the Australian and New Zealand accent. I haven't heard the South African accent much at all. I know that accents in over one country vary, someone that comes from Alabama will sound very different to somebody from Seattle. In my home country people from the posh side of London have the most standard or pure British accent. Those from Birmingham have an interesting accent and people from Liverpool have a charming accent. I think those from Newcastle have a lovely accent. Over in Ireland they have a gorgeous sounding accent.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
29 Sep 08
Ooh, u've known accents well already.
U have been to lots of countries. I do admire your experiences.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
28 Sep 08
In the UK we have different accents depending on what part of the country you live in, for example, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Scotland all have different accents from the same country! I personally like the Scandinavian accents, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, plus the people there are so friendly that they speak with warmth, I would love to have a Swedish friend to chat too!
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
29 Sep 08
I think British accents are almost the same since I coundn't differenate them well. On the other hand, I am kind of familar with American accents from different areas.
Have a nice day.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
31 Aug 08
I have to admit to being prejudice in regards to accents. I prefer the American accent to the British because my ear is accustomed to it. Thus, I find it easier to understand.
@KelseyWelsey (161)
•
29 Sep 08
the american accent annoys me sooooo much, i was working and a lady dropped some money and goes (american accent)
'Oh my god, like how unfortunate is that?' lol
i love scottish accents, its probably cause i am half scottish lol, also i think Cockney accents is quite funny to listen to cause they use slang and always say 'like' in the middle of thier sentences lol
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
29 Sep 08
I think Cockney accent is pretty funny to listen too.
Thus, David Beckham's accent is funny.
Have a nice day
@Sarah1108 (310)
• United States
10 Sep 08
I love a haitian accent. i think it is so pretty. coming from a man or a woman. and hearing a haitian woman laugh can make anyone laugh it kinda sounds like "yeah yeah yeah yeah" it is very funny and i find it strange that they all seem to laugh the same way.
@stellarjade (1238)
• United States
31 Aug 08
I love any kind of accent. Especially British and European ones.
