British Accent Tips
I get asked about the British accent a lot, so this episode looks at some specific tips you can use.
For more information and advice on accent, check out my first ever podcast episode here.
Episode Summary
Learn Stress When You Learn Words 🗣️
CUrrently
TElevision
BIcycle
GuaranTEE
Words That Come From French 🇫🇷
Many 2-syllable words that come from French are pronounced differently in the UK than the USA. British speakers tend to stress the first syllable, while Americans stress the second.
BUffet
DEbris
GArage
Emphasise the Important Parts ✨
WHO is going to the cinema?
JOHN will go to the cinema tonight
HOW will he get there?
John will WALK to the cinema tonight
WHERE is he going?
John will go to the cinema TOnight
WHEN is he going?
John will go to the cinema TOnight
More Tips 💡
- Lengthen a word and use a high tone to show uncertainty
- Start high and then fall to sound interested
- Word endings with fall and rise indicate you’re saying “but…”
- Question tags that go lower (isn’t it?) suggest “I know you agree”
To summarise: Don’t worry! Actively listen to how people speak and your stress patterns will improve over time.
What a thoughtful episode! thank you Mr.Michael
Glad you liked it! Thanks for listening
Excellent podcats!!!
Thank you Debb!