What's your Accent Like?

[ddstiles]

We had a trhread a while back where accents from various members came through in their postings (yes, they did) I've just tripped on a web site http://www.accent.gmu.edu that lets you hear accents from all over the world. A Problem--if I type in www.accent.gmu.edu I go directly to the accent page. If I use the url inserted here I go somewhere else - a very intersting history/language site but you may have trouble. I hope not.

DDS

[limebrook1]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

What d'ya mean accent? I haven't got an accent - everyone else does!

[allstarfaces]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

so please could you tell me my accent darling

[Mariposa]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=153

Here's mine, only don't forget I'm not a male, so that's not really my voice!! :)

[beegud2]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

I agree with ddstile...people on this forum ahve got some serious accents and you can make it out quite easily. It's what keeps this zone fun.

As for me, i've been told I've got too many accents...changes depending on who I'm talking to...for this forum, I've got mainly an 'american accent' but my Jamaican does come through every now and then...:))

[ddstiles]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

Beezzz - a charming combination of sounds.

Actually (didn't want to say "seriously" on this forum) having lived all over the world, how people write does bring sounds to the mind's "ear" and accents evolve. I'm sure I'm wrong - if I meet any of the people I "hear" it will probably be very different.

It doesn't matter much but adds a little dimension to the otherwise flat, bland computer coversability.

DDs

[kassi59]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

whatcha mean darlin' I agree with Trish. I dont have an accent either! Vermonters just dont have accents...grin
I did however hear that Austrailians invented a short talk due to the sun being so hot and that Vermonters talk slower due to the snow freezing thier systems...but I think he was just jokin with me!...

[Girlonthehill]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

whatcha mean darlin' I agree with Trish. I dont have an accent either! Vermonters just dont have accents...grin
I did however hear that Austrailians invented a short talk due to the sun being so hot and that Vermonters talk slower due to the snow freezing thier systems...but I think he was just jokin with me!...

The Australian and South African accents have been highly influenced by the bright sunshine. It's true! Try looking towrds the bright sun, squinting your eyes to keep it out (which automatically draws your face into a manic grin) and talking. You'll probably sound something akin to one of the above. Lol.

[kassi59]

Re: What's your Accent Like?

Amanda -
Well after my wonderful austrailian friend said that to me I told him that he had never been in vermont when its 40below zero and trying to talk while going into the house where its warm! you can chat quite quick!..lol
You ve gotta know Im going to try to do that when the sun comes back out!...lol....