Received Pronunciation. You know. Neutral, middle class.
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Ah, I see. Essex seems nothing like RP though
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RP is spoken by middle-class Brits all over England regardless of region.
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Ok. I thought it was the same as ABN (General Decent Dutch) you know, understandable.
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Have you heard
@BristolBen? Closer to RP than me but u can hear Bristol on the word 'Bristol'! 1/22 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Ah Yes. How fun. I never really pay attention to that. There's almost no R at all.
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Its a much crisper burrier R than I'd use. & I'd say 'Bristawl' & u'd not hear the 'l'.
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Is that the same as pronouncing water like wo-ah?
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Replying to @TamaraBrouwer1 @Zacnaloen and
Just a difference in vowels & how strongly consonants are sounded.
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It wld tell ppl I'm from Essex but wldn't be a 'wrong' pronunciation like 'wo-ar'.
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