Which accents face the worst stereotypes? A U.K. study has some surprises.
British accents can vary hugely — and face positive or negative stereotypes. Listen to these five British accents and see if ...
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"Bo'oh of Wa'er": UK Tourist's Accent Has Cape Town Friends in Stitches
Watch as a British tourist's pronunciation of "bottle of water" sparks infectious laughter among his Cape Town friends, ...
UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'
Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and ...
Why Kate Winslet Called Robert Downey Jr.’s British Accent ‘The Worst’ During The Holiday Audition – The Hilarious Story Behind It
Robert Downey Jr. revealed how his attempt at a British accent during The Holiday audition got roasted by Kate Winslet. What ...
Snouts, muddy puddles and British accents: How Peppa Pig became a global cultural phenomenon—and a $1.7 billion franchise
The staying power of the Peppa Pig family—going 20 years strong—has made it one of Britain’s most significant cultural ...
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Why bad posh English accents still rule Hollywood, from Nosferatu to Gladiator II
Where does this false British accent come from? Yet it’s possible to incorporate authentic accents without sacrificing ...
This is what your accent really makes people think about you
Study finds that those who speak with received pronunciation are least likely to be perceived as criminal, unlike Scousers ...
Brits still associate working-class accents with criminal behavior: Study warns of bias in the criminal justice system
Research led by the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, raises serious concerns about ...
Regional accent stereotype concern raised by study
The study, published in Frontiers in Communication, suggested that despite progress in equality and diversity - including ...