Nikkis2000 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I was watching secret agent the other day and the lady had a "transitional" accent where sometimes she sounded really British and sometimes really Aussie. It just got me wondering whether you guys that are out there already have "gone native" or have you retained your Britishness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm still Hampshire but my oh has started to raise her pitch at the end of a sentence Maybe it will pass, or vodka will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm still Hampshire but my oh has started to raise her pitch at the end of a sentence Maybe it will pass, or vodka will help Another match Rob, also from 'ampshire, a Vectonian actually, But spent my best years in Southampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJT Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm an Essex girl and apparently I still sound very much like an Essex girl but I have only been here 4.5months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm Essex too but my accent was diluted when I moved away after school. After living in many different places I picked up lots of different accents but I think I just speak Thamesish with an odd bit of Aussie every now and again. It depends who I'm with, my accent is definitely more Aussie when I'm with my native friends. My kids uploaded videos to Youtube and sent the links back to friends and family. The resounding response was that they both sound very Aussie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsquare Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 It's amazing how quickly kids pick up accents. We recently met a couple with 2 kids. I asked if they were born here. They'd only moved to Australia in March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm still Hampshire but my oh has started to raise her pitch at the end of a sentence Maybe it will pass, or vodka will help Hampshire too but a little bit of the Pompey Mockney ! Deffo sounding Aussie when using phrases like "how you goin" or "too easy" or "at all" (which took a while to say right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I've just been informed that I can often be heard beginning a sentence with "Look.." The example given was from tonight; Mrs p: "What should we do for dinner?" Me: "Look, the Bathers Beach food markets are on again, I think we should go there." In addition, I have been known to say 'Hooroo' but only with selective people and only when I'm feeling theatrical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm an Essex girl who turned to Berkshire many years ago. I can't imagine picking up the accent. My son here in the UK was told by his teacher that he needs to 'go down' in tone when he finishes sentences. He has worked hard to correct it. However, soon he will have to revert to his old ways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 [WRAP][/WRAP]I'm from Essex and I cannot imagine ever losing my Essex accent !! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have been here 18 mths now definitely retained my Welshness will never lose my accent it is so strong if I was here for another 150 years yes exaggeration. Husband has noticed that my voice goes up at the end of a sentence to my horror. I personally think he says it to wind me a tad. Hubby has notice that Australian men on site, sentences usually end with "and s^&t" to his amusement. Akscully - with regard to your sons teachers comment how out of order is that. Personally - should never change who you are or forget where you come from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Another match Rob, also from 'ampshire, a Vectonian actually, But spent my best years in Southampton. Born and raised in Southampton, where were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Born and raised in Southampton, where were you? Ex Army, so mostly Marchwood, then Totton on my release, born in West Cowes. You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm being told by those in the UK how Aussie I sound. Been here 5 years now and don't think I sound Aussie at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) I lost my Essex accent years ago. According to my family, they think I sound posh! When I speak to the local posh lot, they think I sound Essex! Can't win. Edited December 1, 2013 by Akasully2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ex Army, so mostly Marchwood, then Totton on my release, born in West Cowes. You? Shirley, Blackfield for a while then Regents Park, Dorset for a few years then here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have a lot of family who've lived in Oz for over 30 years. Some have stronger accents than others but it's the use of certain words or phrases that's when you really notice the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have a really broad Yorkshire accent but I pick up words/ phrases that others use very quickly and quite unintentionally. Not moving over until next August so we'll see then how quickly it changes, if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 It's funny how people adapt isn't it! I think certain accents are definitely harder to lose though. We just spent the weekend with a scotsman that has been in England for years yet his accent is as strong as ever. I grew up in Manchester but have been in Essex for 15 years. My family say I sound Essex but I've never lost the fact that I don't add an "r" into Bath and Glass, it's still very much an A sound! I have a feeling though that I'll probably sound quite Aussie fairly quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 My family say I sound Essex but I've never lost the fact that I don't add an "r" into Bath and Glass, it's still very much an A sound! But just as the 'K' is silent in Knife, the 'R' is invisible in both Bath and Glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 But just as the 'K' is silent in Knife, the 'R' is invisible in both Bath and Glass. Agreed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 LOL - My OH has been trying to convince me of that for years!! Not buying it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 The least you could do is pronounce southern cities in the southern way - I always say Manchestor to recognise its northern location ! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 The least you could do is pronounce southern cities in the southern way - I always say Manchestor to recognise its northern location ! ;-) Souf amp tun pom pee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Exactly, Nu kas tal Yawk Burr min gam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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