Accent, important to you?

calculator01 · 08-31-2014, 10:34 AM

I wouldn't be picky about my children having a particular accent. For the most part, Alberta's accents are minimal.

However, I will not complain about French girls and their accents. Yep.

MD Optofonik · 08-31-2014, 10:44 AM

What magkelly said. Teach her proper grammar and solid communications skills and the rest will follow.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-31-2014, 10:55 AM

Jus coothy we dinae hae an accent here.

condor27596 · 09-03-2014, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by lammie200

she might get more mileage out being a good speller.

love it thanks

Rupert · 09-05-2014, 08:03 PM

Just got back from a trip up the middle of America to the Dakotas......most everyone had a higher pitched voice and although it was very strange to me, it was clear and totally intelligible. Of course, no one had a problem recognizing we were from Texas. As long as it is clear and easily understandable, it doesn't really matter much...does it? After all, it is only strange if you are out of your area...and then the strange one is....you!

I did have a girl at a convenience store in Nebraska ask me to keep repeating "y'all" several times...she said she just liked to hear it from a certified Texan. With a little practice, I think she could get a handle on it..she was sounding almost Texan, but in a higher pitch!

I have often said that if I had a daughter or granddaughter, this little angel has the voice I would want her to have. Just lovely to hear ever word she speaks.....soft and clear, a mix of a refined lady of Georgia and a true Texan in a blend like I have never heard anywhere on earth. Your daughter would be very fortunate to have her voice!

Regards!

Trawlerman · 09-18-2014, 10:27 AM

There's nothing like a broad Yorkshire accent and attitude to go with it. Recognisable the world over.

MadMathMind · 10-03-2014, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by SoftwareArtifex

Preferring an accent is just elitism. What's important is speaking eloquently and intelligently.

Well, on the practical side of things, many non-native speakers have a hard time with particular accents. My wife is not a native English speaker and she has a hard time understanding people from certain regions of the country--and British accents too. It's the slight differences in pronunciation that trip her up, mostly.

That said, it's only the really obvious accents that get her. She can't hear the difference for all but the thick ones (the ones she can't understand). For example, I can spot a Canadian accent from miles away--I was raised in southeastern Michigan and regularly watched CBC and Don Cherry

, but my wife can't even hear it when I tell her it's there.

severalsnakes · 10-03-2014, 05:52 PM

I just can't imagine how you are going to form her accent... nor why you would want to! You are going to love her voice no matter what, I hope!

Interesting experience I have in regard to shaping, forming and developing accents: I am from Missouri, USA. I have always lived in Missouri. I lived in rural Missouri for my first 21 years, then moved to Kansas City (Missouri) for 6-7 years, now back to the rural area... All over the place I have had people ask me where I'm from, and I always say, "Green Ridge. It's near Sedalia." And I'm shocked by the number of people who think I'm from another country. I think it's funny, but if I was more sensitive I might get self-conscious like I have a speech impediment or something? (I'm sure I don't.) I've been told I have "bright vowels", although I don't really know what that means. Maybe I just have a strange rhythm or emphasis? I'll have to ask my co-workers what they think...

EITHER WAY. My parents sound like perfect Ozark hillbillies, so I'm not sure where I got it from. (Television, probably.)

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08-31-2014, 10:34 AM	#16
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I wouldn't be picky about my children having a particular accent. For the most part, Alberta's accents are minimal. However, I will not complain about French girls and their accents. Yep.

08-31-2014, 10:44 AM	#17
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	What magkelly said. Teach her proper grammar and solid communications skills and the rest will follow.

08-31-2014, 10:55 AM	#18
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Jus coothy we dinae hae an accent here.

09-03-2014, 06:53 AM	#19
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870 Original Poster	Originally posted by lammie200 she might get more mileage out being a good speller. love it thanks

09-05-2014, 08:03 PM	#20
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Just got back from a trip up the middle of America to the Dakotas......most everyone had a higher pitched voice and although it was very strange to me, it was clear and totally intelligible. Of course, no one had a problem recognizing we were from Texas. As long as it is clear and easily understandable, it doesn't really matter much...does it? After all, it is only strange if you are out of your area...and then the strange one is....you! I did have a girl at a convenience store in Nebraska ask me to keep repeating "y'all" several times...she said she just liked to hear it from a certified Texan. With a little practice, I think she could get a handle on it..she was sounding almost Texan, but in a higher pitch! I have often said that if I had a daughter or granddaughter, this little angel has the voice I would want her to have. Just lovely to hear ever word she speaks.....soft and clear, a mix of a refined lady of Georgia and a true Texan in a blend like I have never heard anywhere on earth. Your daughter would be very fortunate to have her voice! Regards!

09-18-2014, 10:27 AM	#21
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	There's nothing like a broad Yorkshire accent and attitude to go with it. Recognisable the world over.

10-03-2014, 05:39 PM	#22
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by SoftwareArtifex Preferring an accent is just elitism. What's important is speaking eloquently and intelligently. Well, on the practical side of things, many non-native speakers have a hard time with particular accents. My wife is not a native English speaker and she has a hard time understanding people from certain regions of the country--and British accents too. It's the slight differences in pronunciation that trip her up, mostly. That said, it's only the really obvious accents that get her. She can't hear the difference for all but the thick ones (the ones she can't understand). For example, I can spot a Canadian accent from miles away--I was raised in southeastern Michigan and regularly watched CBC and Don Cherry , but my wife can't even hear it when I tell her it's there.

10-03-2014, 05:52 PM	#23
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	I just can't imagine how you are going to form her accent... nor why you would want to! You are going to love her voice no matter what, I hope! Interesting experience I have in regard to shaping, forming and developing accents: I am from Missouri, USA. I have always lived in Missouri. I lived in rural Missouri for my first 21 years, then moved to Kansas City (Missouri) for 6-7 years, now back to the rural area... All over the place I have had people ask me where I'm from, and I always say, "Green Ridge. It's near Sedalia." And I'm shocked by the number of people who think I'm from another country. I think it's funny, but if I was more sensitive I might get self-conscious like I have a speech impediment or something? (I'm sure I don't.) I've been told I have "bright vowels", although I don't really know what that means. Maybe I just have a strange rhythm or emphasis? I'll have to ask my co-workers what they think... EITHER WAY. My parents sound like perfect Ozark hillbillies, so I'm not sure where I got it from. (Television, probably.)