Where are you from
Sep 7th 2009 | 11:27 am
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Re: Where are you from
Born in Surrey, lived in West London, the home counties. Central Europe. Australia.
Accent has changed and shifted over the years. When I was younger and surrounded by thrusting (steady at the back...!) young blokes I was very public school at times - and boy did some people (especially from the north) like to remind you. Other times, mix of SE accent and London had people think I was a South African. l still have the propensity to bark and project the old voice when I want to - on account of having to talk to groups and crowds when starting out in work, and occasionally hear the old vowels resonate.
But back in Australia, accent is more a modified London than home counties and some of the vowels have been knocked right off. I feel a complete bogan when talking to my parents on the phone.
Accent has changed and shifted over the years. When I was younger and surrounded by thrusting (steady at the back...!) young blokes I was very public school at times - and boy did some people (especially from the north) like to remind you. Other times, mix of SE accent and London had people think I was a South African. l still have the propensity to bark and project the old voice when I want to - on account of having to talk to groups and crowds when starting out in work, and occasionally hear the old vowels resonate.
But back in Australia, accent is more a modified London than home counties and some of the vowels have been knocked right off. I feel a complete bogan when talking to my parents on the phone.
Sep 7th 2009 | 11:34 am
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Re: Where are you from
Born in Surrey, lived in West London, the home counties. Central Europe. Australia.
Accent has changed and shifted over the years. When I was younger and surrounded by thrusting (steady at the back...!) young blokes I was very public school at times - and boy did some people (especially from the north) like to remind you. Other times, mix of SE accent and London had people think I was a South African. l still have the propensity to bark and project the old voice when I want to - on account of having to talk to groups and crowds when starting out in work, and occasionally hear the old vowels resonate.
But back in Australia, accent is more a modified London than home counties and some of the vowels have been knocked right off. I feel a complete bogan when talking to my parents on the phone.
Accent has changed and shifted over the years. When I was younger and surrounded by thrusting (steady at the back...!) young blokes I was very public school at times - and boy did some people (especially from the north) like to remind you. Other times, mix of SE accent and London had people think I was a South African. l still have the propensity to bark and project the old voice when I want to - on account of having to talk to groups and crowds when starting out in work, and occasionally hear the old vowels resonate.
But back in Australia, accent is more a modified London than home counties and some of the vowels have been knocked right off. I feel a complete bogan when talking to my parents on the phone.
I'm the opposite. Accent aint changed but the ladies here love it as opposed to being a working class scum in Scotland, especially at uni where many were from private schools.
Sep 7th 2009 | 11:36 am
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Re: Where are you from
Edinburgh. We need some Scottish class on the board to offset all these weegies!
Sep 7th 2009 | 11:37 am
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Re: Where are you from
Canada, but are always told we dont have much of an accent, or that we sound american......
Sep 7th 2009 | 11:38 am
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Re: Where are you from
Born Nottingham, moved to SE Northumberland as a nipper, but up and down the country most of my youth. Accent.. depends if i've been working in Newcastle for a day or two. LOL
Sep 7th 2009 | 1:20 pm
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Sep 7th 2009 | 1:35 pm
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Re: Where are you from
Before I left lived in Bathgate, went to secondary school in Edinburgh, Primary in Alloa and hubbys from dalkeith
Sep 7th 2009 | 2:32 pm
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Re: Where are you from
Grew up close to the border between Co Durham and Tyne & Wear (but thankfully on the Durham side)
However, 5 years in North & Mid Wales, 5 years in Warrington and 10 years in Yorkshire (plus nearly 2 in Australia) have given me this delightful and charming accent, that no one can understand. Especially not Maccers Drive Thru Staff.
I'm still not a Geordie though.
However, 5 years in North & Mid Wales, 5 years in Warrington and 10 years in Yorkshire (plus nearly 2 in Australia) have given me this delightful and charming accent, that no one can understand. Especially not Maccers Drive Thru Staff.
I'm still not a Geordie though.
Last edited by Dreamy; Sep 7th 2009 at 2:33 pm. Reason: really have to stop making up my own words
Sep 7th 2009 | 7:03 pm
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Re: Where are you from
Born in Surrey, lived in West London, the home counties. Central Europe. Australia.
Accent has changed and shifted over the years. When I was younger and surrounded by thrusting (steady at the back...!) young blokes I was very public school at times - and boy did some people (especially from the north) like to remind you. Other times, mix of SE accent and London had people think I was a South African. l still have the propensity to bark and project the old voice when I want to - on account of having to talk to groups and crowds when starting out in work, and occasionally hear the old vowels resonate.
But back in Australia, accent is more a modified London than home counties and some of the vowels have been knocked right off. I feel a complete bogan when talking to my parents on the phone.
Accent has changed and shifted over the years. When I was younger and surrounded by thrusting (steady at the back...!) young blokes I was very public school at times - and boy did some people (especially from the north) like to remind you. Other times, mix of SE accent and London had people think I was a South African. l still have the propensity to bark and project the old voice when I want to - on account of having to talk to groups and crowds when starting out in work, and occasionally hear the old vowels resonate.
But back in Australia, accent is more a modified London than home counties and some of the vowels have been knocked right off. I feel a complete bogan when talking to my parents on the phone.
Same here. Life in Australia knocked the double t's into double d's if you know what I mean. Can also spot a West London accent as opposed to a real cockney.
Sep 7th 2009 | 7:42 pm
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Re: Where are you from
Bangor, Northern Ireland (about 13 miles from belfast) but lived in Newtownards before making the move to Australia.
Lynn xx
Lynn xx
Sep 7th 2009 | 7:42 pm
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Re: Where are you from
Is the Australian accent as universal as I think it is or is just that I don't have the 'ear' for it?.
I can't tell any difference at all between Sydney and Wollongong but I used to be able to tell the difference between different parts of the city in Manchester.
I can't tell any difference at all between Sydney and Wollongong but I used to be able to tell the difference between different parts of the city in Manchester.
Sep 7th 2009 | 7:52 pm
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Re: Where are you from
I don't belong anywhere, just live for now
and don't feel i've come from anywhere
and don't feel i've come from anywhere
