Wired

Accent Expert Gives a Tour of U.S. Accents

Dialect coach Erik Singer takes us on a tour of different accents across English-speaking North America. Erik, along with a host of other linguists and language experts, takes a look at some of the ...
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This Brit Relies On One Mispronounced Word To Spot An American Actor Doing An English Accent From A Mile Away

But pulling off a British accent is easier said than done. London-based comedian, presenter, and self-described "chronically English person" Benedict Townsend recently posted to TikTok, saying there's ...
Bustle

'The Great's Accents Are British Instead Of Russian. Here's Why It Works.

Tony McNamara's new Hulu series The Great depicts Russian emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) and his wife, Catherine-the-soon-to-be-Great (Elle Fanning). The series takes place in 1700s Russia, though ...
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Why George Lucas Gave Imperial Officers British Accents: The Empire's Most Notable Trait Means More Than Most Star Wars Fans Think

Though Star Wars is an American franchise, it has international appeal, and it has featured actors from all over the world. As such, there is a wide variety of accents present in the Star Wars ...
NPR

So how do you 'accurately' speak English in ancient Rome?

Gladiator II doesn't come out until November. But the recent release of the trailer has prompted a lot of online chatter about the actors' accents — especially Denzel Washington's. The actor plays a ...
Bustle

Here's What Accent Baby Archie Will Probably Have, According To Experts

The first half-American, half-English royal baby has been born. His name is Archie, he has a very cute little face, and... that's about all we know. But while we wait to find out more about Archie as ...
New York Post

‘Peppa Pig’ effect has kids speaking in British accents during pandemic

American kids are binge-watching so much of the British cartoon “Peppa Pig’’ that they are developing English accents and even using words like “telly” and “ready, steady, go.” The so-called Peppa ...
Wired

Accent Expert Gives a Tour of U.S. Accents - (Part Two)

Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes us on a tour of different accents across English-speaking North America. Erik, along with a host of other linguists and language experts, takes a look at ...