When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?

[88m3]

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?

 

[The Bilingual Gringo]

Was just thinking about this the other night, but in relation to Australia. Seems that the US is more of a mix and hodgepodge of other languages European languages.

 

[1thouwow]

Good. I hate British’s accent

 

[el_oh_el]

Interesting article, the 'rhotic' term is new to me. Thanks for sharing

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

Good. I hate British’s accent

same, and it's even more jarring hearing black people with that accent

 

[MushroomX]

The British pronunciations of Vitamins and Schedule in comparison to the words itself looks like blasphemy

Though I am sure British have a few things to say about our shyt as well.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

I think there’s a tiny subgroup in Boston that kinda retains some of its accent.

Here:

 

[Sad Bunny]

Thank you baby

 

[MoneyTron]

Good. I hate British’s accent

UK slang is dope though. shyt is hilarious.

 

[1thouwow]

UK slang is dope though. shyt is hilarious.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

UK slang is dope though. shyt is hilarious.

Top Boy was an amusing experience.

 

[MoneyTron]

You taking the piss bruv? Mans are on diss ting innit?

Top Boy was an amusing experience.

Gotta watch Man Like Mobeen and People Just Do Nothing too.

 

[FAH1223]

same, and it's even more jarring hearing black people with that accent

I got so many relatives and distant ones in the UK... also a trip to listen to their accents

 

[Sinnerman]

I haven't read the article yet, but didn't the British change their accent later on to distinguish themselves from the American accents?

Can't remember where I read that

 

[Hood Critic]

That accent is sexy on the right woman though...