How do the British say purple?

Below is the UK transcription for 'purple': Modern IPA: pə́ːpəl. Traditional IPA: ˈpɜːpəl. 2 syllables: "PUR" + "puhl"
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How do you pronounce the color purple?

Pronunciation
  1. (UK) IPA: /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/
  2. (General American) IPA: /ˈpɝ.pəl/
  3. Audio (US) 0:01. (file)
  4. Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)pəl.
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How do the British pronounce colors?

Break 'colour' down into sounds: [KUL] + [UH] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying 'colour' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
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Why do British say oi?

"Oi" has been particularly associated with working class and Cockney speech. It is effectively a local pronunciation of "hoy" (see H-dropping), an older expression. A study of the Cockney dialect in the 1950s found that whether it was being used to call attention or as a challenge depended on its tone and abruptness.
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Do British people say mate?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You're just as likely to call someone 'mate' when they're your friend as when they're annoying you.
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How to pronounce PURPLE in British English



Why do British people say innit?

'Innit' - usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent - it's because it's come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.
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How do you write colors in British English?

Color is preferred in American English. Colour is preferred in British English. You can remember to use colour with primarily British audiences by noticing the U that colour has in common with United Kingdom. Since there is no U in the word America, you will know not to use colour when writing for American audiences.
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How do you say purple in India?

"purple" in Hindi
  1. बैंगनी रंग
  2. जामुनी रंग
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Is violet and purple the same thing?

The range of the color violet has a wavelength that ranges from 380 nm to 450 nm. Purple is an unnatural mixture of red and blue that leads to its creation. Violet on the other can be produced with the help of a prism when white light passes through it causing it to split into colors.
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What is the meaning of puple?

The Color Purple Means Wisdom, Bravery, and Spirituality

Different shades of purple have different spiritual meanings. For instance, light purples are associated with light-hearted, romantic energies while darker shades can represent sadness and frustration.
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What do you call a British girl?

Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.
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How do you say OK in British slang?

'Hunky-dory' – a neat little piece of British slang that means that a situation is okay, cool, or normal.
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Is saying Oi Rude?

Meaning of oi in English

used as a not very polite way of getting someone's attention, especially when you are angry: Oi!
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What does FAM and Blud mean?

The list explains that the common slang term “peng” means good or attractive; “beef ting, fam” means “starting an argument” and that “bruv” and “blud” are terms for greeting friends or associates, and “swear down” means “tell the truth”..
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What is a Roadman in slang?

someone, usually a young man, who spends a lot of time on the streets and may use or sell drugs, or cause trouble: He thinks he's some kind of roadman. sports informal specialized.
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How do you say head in British?

Below is the UK transcription for 'head':
  1. Modern IPA: hɛ́d.
  2. Traditional IPA: hed.
  3. 1 syllable: "HED"
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How do you say ready in British?

Break 'ready' down into sounds: [RED] + [EE] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
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Below is the UK transcription for 'ready':
  1. Modern IPA: rɛ́dɪj.
  2. Traditional IPA: ˈrediː
  3. 2 syllables: "RED" + "ee"
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