Is Indian accent attractive?

A survey conducted by Big 7 Travel, a travel website revealed that the readers find Indian accent sexy. Oh yes, and Indian accent is ranked 26th in the list of The Top 50 Sexiest Accents In The World. Woohoo!

Which accent is used in India?

Indian English is a distinct dialect of English. In theory, English speakers in India follow British English as specified in the Oxford or Longman English dictionaries. In practice, Indians use many words and phrases that don't exist in British or American English.

Is Indian accents funny in English?

The Indian accent sounds a little like the Welsh accent—but all regional accents in Britain are made fun of, in an affectionate way. But the real issue with the Indian accent in English is that it has a different rhythm to that of a native English speech (of any kind—British, American, Australian, whatever).

Is Indian accent neutral?

Indian people who have impossible to understand accents always insist that they either don't have any accent, that their accent is the perfect neutral and easiest to understand way of speaking English, or that Americans can't understand British English. None of this is true. You don't sound British.

Is Indian English accent correct?

The truth is: there is no Indian English accent. It's shaped by the vernacular we speak and the vernaculars we speak are many. Guwahati onwards, into the NE, they have a beautiful way of softening the 'r'.

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Which accent is most attractive?

The year 2020 saw the British accent ranked No. 1 on the list. It was crowned the sexiest accent in the world with 25 percent of the total votes. The accent proved particularly popular in countries like China, Sweden, India and the USA.

What English we use in India?

Answer. In India we speak British english. But now people have started speaking few words in American english. Hope it helps you.

Which Indian state has the best English accent?

Why Indian speak English so fast?

When we speak fast, the words come in a rush and we tend to repeat many sentences which we do not need to if we think and speak slowly. Language extent; Majority of people of Indian sub-continent are habitual fast speakers due to their genetics.

Is Indian English a thing?

Indian English (IE) is a group of English dialects spoken in India and among the Indian diaspora. English is used by the Indian government for communication, along with Hindi as enshrined in the Constitution.

What does Indian English sound like?

Some aspects of Indian Accented English and British English are similar in comparison to American English, such as dropping of vocalic “r” sounds (such as the “r” at the end of the words “for” and “car”) and the pronunciation of a clear “t” sound in words like “butter” (pronounced as a quick “d” in American English).

What is Indian English called?

Indian English is speech or writing in English that shows the influence of the languages and culture of India. Also called English in India. Indian English (IndE) is one of the oldest regional varieties of the English language.

Do all Indian speak English?

12% of Indians declared that they can speak English as a second language. Thirteen languages account for more than 1% of Indian population each, and between themselves for over 95%; all of them are "scheduled languages of the constitution".

Who first came to India?

Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama becomes the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean when he arrives at Calicut on the Malabar Coast. Da Gama sailed from Lisbon, Portugal, in July 1497, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and anchored at Malindi on the east coast of Africa.

Which city in India speak good English?

In general, English is widely spoken in the big cities in India like Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and others but less so in the more rural and Northern areas, where Hindi and various local dialects are more common.

How many Indian accents are there?

A census conducted in 2011 showed that India has about 19,569 languages and dialects, of which almost 1,369 are considered dialects and only 121 are recognized as languages (the acceptance criterion being that the language has 10,000 or more speakers).

Is American English used in India?

The two most common and widely-accepted variations of English are British and American English. As is the case in many countries around the world, American music, TV shows and Hollywood films have a large and appreciative audience in India and as a result, we are quite familiar with American English.

Why is the Indian accent so hard to understand?

The top reason Americans don't understand Indian accented English is because you say words using the wrong syllable stress. Two common examples are the words development and alternative. When you say these words, you stress the wrong part of the word. You say develOPment.

Which English accent is hardest?

"The Birmingham accent is among the most difficult accents to understand according to many people from other parts of England." "Most people agree that the Newcastle accent is the most difficult English accent."

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What accent is most attractive girl?

For women, Scottish accents reign supreme, with 86% of women finding the rugged accent to be the most attractive. The lilting tones of the Irish came in at second-place, with 77% of women swooning over the sounds of this romantic brogue.

How do I get rid of my Indian accent?