How would you describe your accent? - Page 6

Timber Loftis · 02-26-2004, 02:03 PM

Cobblers.

Thanks for the link to londonslang.com. I already understand Donut a hell of a lot more.

Faceman · 02-26-2004, 02:25 PM

depends on the language now doesn't it

I speak German with a slight Viennese accent (more when I talk to my friends of course) and Italian with a German accent.
As to my English accent I'm unsure. My father comes from India (did not grow up bilingual though), I learned "Oxford English" at school and I watch a lot of American TV

So everywhere I've been people judged me differently.
India: Are you American?
America: Are you British?
UK: Are you Indian?

But I'm kinda proud nobody ever notices my German/Austrian heritage

Niadh · 02-26-2004, 02:48 PM

Western Scotland, bits of Glaswegian occasionally tossed in. Oh and I am bad as a waiter for fancy restauranting as I am faaaar to upfront like simply saying "Duck?" as the first thing when I get to a table with food. Which can sound like other words of the adult variety.

Sir Goulum · 02-26-2004, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar:
I've spent months in Canada. "Eh?" is now part of my vocabulary.
I don't know why people make fun of it so much... It's *extremely* useful.

I know, eh? I can't imagine what I'd do with the Eh-ness!

Dalamar Stormcrow · 02-26-2004, 04:39 PM

I have a sligh Czech accent, mixed with that DC sexayness. I think LZ mightknow what a DC accent might sound like. As for a Czech accent, it is like a Russian accent, though harder to spot. C-Z-E-C-H

Spell it right!

EDIT: WOOHOO! I'm a signified Zhent!

[ 02-26-2004, 04:43 PM: Message edited by: Dalamar Stormcrow ]

Dron_Cah · 02-26-2004, 06:18 PM

Umm, I dont think I have an accent. I know, being in Kentucky, I might have a hard time knowing my own. My parents grew up more in the west, and because of that I dont have the southern influence. I speak "plain American english," if you will. Don't know how to classify.

Epona · 02-26-2004, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donut:
In Arkansas:

(When we hadn't eaten most of the dessert)
Waitress: What's wrong with your cobblers:
Me: (Speechless because I was laughing so much the tears were running down my face)
My Mate: (Speechless, laughing hysterically and sliding off of his chair under the table)
Waitress: Is he awlllriiiight?
Me and mate: Guffaw!!!!!!!!!

That's kept me in tears for at least 10 minutes, even though I'm sure you've told it to me before

InjaYew · 02-26-2004, 09:10 PM

Southern, but Bill Clinton southern, not Ernest T. Bass southern. [img]smile.gif[/img]

02-26-2004, 02:03 PM	#51
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Cobblers. Thanks for the link to londonslang.com. I already understand Donut a hell of a lot more. __________________

02-26-2004, 02:25 PM	#52
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 42 Posts: 2,248	depends on the language now doesn't it I speak German with a slight Viennese accent (more when I talk to my friends of course) and Italian with a German accent. As to my English accent I'm unsure. My father comes from India (did not grow up bilingual though), I learned "Oxford English" at school and I watch a lot of American TV So everywhere I've been people judged me differently. India: Are you American? America: Are you British? UK: Are you Indian? But I'm kinda proud nobody ever notices my German/Austrian heritage __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

02-26-2004, 02:48 PM	#53
Niadh Elminster Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Scotland Age: 39 Posts: 401	Western Scotland, bits of Glaswegian occasionally tossed in. Oh and I am bad as a waiter for fancy restauranting as I am faaaar to upfront like simply saying "Duck?" as the first thing when I get to a table with food. Which can sound like other words of the adult variety. __________________ A Knight is sworn to darkness. <br />His heart knows only hatred.<br />His sword destroys the helpless,<br />His might imprisons the weak.<br />His wrath upholds the wicked, <br />His word speaks only lies.<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.boomspeed.com/niadh/newiwsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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02-26-2004, 04:39 PM	#55
Dalamar Stormcrow Banned User Join Date: November 1, 2003 Location: My own little world Age: 33 Posts: 828	I have a sligh Czech accent, mixed with that DC sexayness. I think LZ mightknow what a DC accent might sound like. As for a Czech accent, it is like a Russian accent, though harder to spot. C-Z-E-C-H Spell it right! EDIT: WOOHOO! I'm a signified Zhent! [ 02-26-2004, 04:43 PM: Message edited by: Dalamar Stormcrow ]

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Dron_Cah Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 2, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 37 Posts: 2,637	Umm, I dont think I have an accent. I know, being in Kentucky, I might have a hard time knowing my own. My parents grew up more in the west, and because of that I dont have the southern influence. I speak "plain American english," if you will. Don't know how to classify.

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InjaYew Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 31, 2003 Location: SE Tornado Belt Age: 63 Posts: 341	Southern, but Bill Clinton southern, not Ernest T. Bass southern. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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