[18] [19] It derives from a mixture of the Midlands and Southern dialects spoken in London in the early modern period
His American accent is so good that people often wonder how he got so good
Unlike the similar words, pronouncing the t in often has returned in some modern usage
What people commonly describe as a “British accent” is actually called “received pronunciation”
Neutral accent and the American accent Its easy to mispronounce words and phrases in English
Fowler in Modern English Usage: Dec 28, 2011 · It’s undeniable that within the group of native speakers of English, some people say /ɒfn/ (oFFen) and some people say /ɒftən/ (ofTen)
Thus, accent is merely a part of dialect
How to pronounce often
Oct 13, 2015 · A 2010 study from the University of California found that imitating an accent subconsciously often comes from a desire to feel empathy with a person, or to feel a strong connection with them
He died on April 21, 1952 in London, England
Feb 02, 2016 · The cut-glass accent of the aristocracy is losing some of its polish – a change that might reflect some fundamental changes in British society
With accent reduction training most people see improvement within 2 – 4 weeks