In American English we maintain a real R sound. In British English, they don’t when it’s at the end of a word. Water, -er, -er.
How do people from London say water?
Water = BBC America’s Mind the Gap polled our expat readers and a lot chimed in saying “water” is really hard for Americans to understand when said in a British accent. They don’t even know why! It comes across as “WAH-ta” vs. our “wodder.”
How do Cockneys say water?
Londoners (Cockneys) say “water” in a way which sounds like “waugh-a“. It rhymes with “daughter” (without the “‘t” being pronounced) “daugh-a”.
How do Aussies say water?
Wa-derrr
Distinctive Australian Pronunciations
| Word | Pronunciation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | To-may-to | To-mah-to |
| Vase | Vay-se | Vaa-se |
| Vitamin | Vy-tamin | Vy-tamin |
| Water | Wa-derrr | Wa-der: The end r is not pronounced |
How do Scottish people pronounce water?
wa-er
Scottish Pronunciation
In some areas of Scotland (e.g. Glasgow), the final ‘t’ of a syllable is not pronounced. Instead the throat is closed to cut the word off. Thus ‘bit’ might sound more like ‘bih’ (with a short and truncated vowel), or ‘water’ as ‘wa-er‘.
Why do I say Melk?
You may have noticed that the way Canadians speak is changing and the reason why words sound different these days is because linguists have confirmed we’re going through the Canadian Vowel Shift. “Milk” is being pronounced more like “melk.” The word “dress” is starting to sound like “drass.”
How is salmon pronounced?
The pronunciation of salmon is often object of confusion. In English, the correct pronunciation of salmon is sam-un. The “l” in salmon is silent. However, in certain dialects and varieties of English salmon is occasionally pronounced with an “l”.
What is London accent?
Cockney
Cockney is an accent and dialect of English, mainly spoken in London and its environs, particularly by working-class and lower middle-class Londoners.
What are common British phrases?
11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
- “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?”
- “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?”
- “I’m knackered!” meaning: “I’m tired.”
- Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous.
- “I’m chuffed to bits!” meaning “I’m very pleased.”
- Bloody. meaning: very.
- To bodge something.
- “I’m pissed.”
What is British faucet?
Faucet and tap
Tap is used in both British and American English. Faucet is only used in American English.
How do the British say french fries?
French fries (US) are called “chips” in the UK, and “frites” in French-speaking countries.
What is sneakers in British English?
Plimsolls (British English) are “low-tech” athletic shoes and are also called “sneakers” in American English.
Is Shrek Scottish?
Fictional biography. Shrek is a gigantic, green-skinned, physically intimidating ogre with a Scottish accent.
What do Scots call English?
Sassenachs
‘Southrons‘ – the historical Scots language name for the English, largely displaced since the eighteenth century by “Sassenachs”.
How do Scots say hello?
‘Hello’ in Scottish Gaelic
In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with ‘halò’! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is ‘madainn mhath’, pronounced ma-ten-va.
Is R silent in water?
Water, water. This Flap T sound is the R sound in some other languages like Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese. But, in American English we call it a Flap T, and the tongue just bounces up against the roof of the mouth.
How do ny people say water?
New Yorkers also say their ‘r’ sounds quite a bit differently. If the ‘r’ is at the end of the word or right before a consonant, it gets dropped. One example is the word “water,” which a New Yorker may say like “waw-tah.” When the letters ‘ng’ are together in a word, New Yorkers pronounce it with a very hard ‘g’ sound.
