#accents
#accents

6 days ago

Social media users baffled by a video of a cat with a 'British accent'

Some pets, like Sir Arthur the cat, appear to pick up distinctive human accents, drawing attention online.

Music

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

For a Brummie like me, Ozzy Osbourne's voice mattered | Adrian Chiles

Singers often masked their regional accents, sounding American, but some like Ozzy Osbourne retained their accents despite touring abroad.

fromTime Out New York

3 weeks ago

Long Island's accent is apparently sexy now?

Long Island's accent, characterized by distinct pronunciations like 'caw-fee' instead of 'coffee', has been rated as the second most attractive accent in America, with 27.8% positive mentions in a study.

New York City

fromPage Six

2 months ago

'Glee' alum Dianna Agron roasted by fans over new accent: 'It's giving Hilaria' Baldwin

Dianna Agron is compared to Hilaria Baldwin for her new accent displayed in a recent Vanity Fair interview.

#french-language

2 months ago

France politics

French Word of the Day: Pecheur

France news

French grammar tips: Look out for the accent

2 months ago

France politics

French Word of the Day: Pecheur

France news

French grammar tips: Look out for the accent

Boston Bruins

18 Actors Who Had The Wildest On-Screen Accents Ever

Certain character accents can become iconic and memorable, significantly impacting a show's comedic or dramatic appeal.

Actors like Parker Posey and Rami Malek masterfully illustrate how accents can define a character's essence.

Digital life

fromFast Company

Hollywood's obsession with AI-enabled 'perfection' is making movies less human

Filmmakers increasingly use AI to achieve a new form of authenticity, often prioritizing technological perfection over genuine human expression.

3 months ago

Boston Bruins

18 Actors Who Had The Wildest On-Screen Accents Ever

Digital life

fromFast Company

Hollywood's obsession with AI-enabled 'perfection' is making movies less human

Filmmakers increasingly use AI to achieve a new form of authenticity, often prioritizing technological perfection over genuine human expression.

more#film

3 months ago

Posh accents make you sound clever, say kids - it's bad for Yorkshire

One crucial finding of our study indicates that children associate the middle-class SSBE accent with intelligence, while they perceive the Yorkshire accent as lacking cleverness.

London politics

#the-white-lotus

fromwww.theguardian.com

Podcast

Piper, no! Parker Posey's viral White Lotus accent is a gift to us all

Parker Posey's accent on The White Lotus season three stands out as a unique and memorable aspect of the show.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Amid Backlash, Jason Isaacs Defended His And Parker Posey's "Bad" Accents On "The White Lotus"

The Ratliff family's complex story captivates viewers in the new season of The White Lotus.

Critics have concerns over the consistency of the North Carolina accents portrayed by the actors.

Podcast

fromwww.theguardian.com

Piper, no! Parker Posey's viral White Lotus accent is a gift to us all

Parker Posey's accent on The White Lotus season three stands out as a unique and memorable aspect of the show.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Amid Backlash, Jason Isaacs Defended His And Parker Posey's "Bad" Accents On "The White Lotus"

The Ratliff family's complex story captivates viewers in the new season of The White Lotus.

Critics have concerns over the consistency of the North Carolina accents portrayed by the actors.

Grandmother gets a shock after Apple's AI calls her a 'piece of s***'

Apple's AI transcription error caused a grandmother to receive an inappropriate and humorous message.

London food

13 Things Hollywood Gets So Wrong Every Time About These Countries, According To Locals

Cultural stereotypes in film misrepresent UK's diversity.

Common misconceptions about UK geography and mannerisms.

Chicago

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Chicago dialect coach helped perfect accents in 'The Brutalist,' 10-time Oscar nominee

The film "The Brutalist" showcases the significance of authentic accents through dialect coaching.

fromNew York Post

Hilaria Baldwin recalls telling Alec she'd 'just sign' a prenup: 'Stupid of me'

Hilaria Baldwin shares personal insights about her engagement to Alec Baldwin and defends her accent on their new TLC show.

Why Americans suck at understanding foreign accents

Itâs a common tendency for Americans to process speech quickly and expect familiar sounds, leading to difficulties understanding those with heavy accents.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

What your ACCENT says about you - including how rich you are

Accents significantly impact social perceptions, reflecting biases regarding trust and behavior in the UK.

6 months ago

Is your accent trustworthy, aggressive or criminal? Study reveals all

Accents can lead to biased perceptions of guilt in the criminal justice system.

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