What do you people think of the English or British accent?

Question

Heya, Im from England and I was just wondering what people thought of the accent and why lol? And if you're not from England, what sort of British accents do you hear for example on tv? thanks :)

Answer 1

For some reason, I cannot stand listening to English accents.  To me, the accent seems pompous and snobbish.  (This might be partly due to the fact that many people fake horrible English accents, which can get annoying.)  I know that your accent really has nothing to do with you as a person, but it takes me a moment to get over the way you speak.  I have family from England so I am used to hearing English accents when they visit.    

Answer 2

I love the accent.  I like the educated "British" accent (like Prince Charles or Lady Diana's).  I can't understand cockney too well.  I noticed that the accent differs depending on where you are from.  That is, Manchester is different from New Castle-Upon Tyne.  It's pretty cool.  Wish I could speak with one.

Answer 3

I didnt know England or Britian had an accent.

I got East London accent and I dont sound like a posh jordey brummy scouser etc theres lots of accents but from what I know people love British accents I wonder why

Answer 4

some i like and some i just laugh at, especially the guys.

not trying to be rude; it just happens

Answer 5

The Welsh accent is the best. When I think of English accents I think about the Queen

Answer 6

Which accent? There's dozens of different accents in England.

Answer 7

I kinda like it.

Answer 8

I love my Bristolian accent as its very strong. I hate American accents, they do my head in. British is always the best.

Answer 9

I really like the Essex accent.

Answer 10

AS you are aware, the range of vocabulary and accent in the British Isles is huge. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Cornish coast, it varies tremendously. Our TV companies exploit a huge variety of different accents in attempts to reach different levels and cultures in our land. It really is a personal preference whether you find Geordie, Liverpudlian, Brummie, Norfolk, Devon, Welsh or Gaelic or the patois of rapspeak attractive. It is all changing as we talk, and our language develops and moves on leaving lots of words and phrases behind. Guess there is NO official British accent any more but I like to think that speaking clearly and intelligently without slang or rap is the best way to be understood in shops, offices or out in the town. TTFN.

Answer 11

i love that accent

Answer 12

Which English Accent? every different region has its own.  some are easier to understand than others.  Some are easy to liten to.  Others jar on the nerves.

Answer 13

London accents are the most common. I like the welsh accent though

Answer 14

It is good but not the best

Answer 15

It is spiffing old chap.

One must agree?

Answer 16

I love them!

They sound so intelligent & prim.