American accents...

Posted by Hilary on April 21, 1998 at 21:07:39:

Was the American accent (as it is today) developed by the Regency period? I'd appreciate any help with this. It has been nagging me, and everyone I've asked doesn't know...

Thanks,
Hilary

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REPLIES:

• English impression of American speech in the late 1820s :- ) Carolyn B 23:05:42 4/24/98 (0)
• To Hilary (just in case you're still interested:-) Andrea Jutson 05:47:15 4/24/98 (6)
  • Assorted late thoughts on accents Linden 19:51:03 4/30/98 (0)
  • Regional Accents -- namely Aussie :) Leanne S 11:57:08 4/29/98 (0)
  • Gidday from Silverdale Shirley 16:23:14 4/24/98 (3)
    • Gidday, Shirl!:-) Andrea Jutson 23:33:46 4/24/98 (1)
      • Internationsl flavour Shirley 16:20:19 4/25/98 (0)
    • Kiwi Accent Convergence Theory Phil H 23:25:28 4/24/98 (0)
• Thank you! Hilary 21:05:55 4/22/98 (0)
• accents... P. Bingham 01:36:50 4/22/98 (14)
  • something just occured to me... P. Bingham 18:22:37 4/23/98 (0)
  • Another question, o learned one MB 13:08:12 4/22/98 (2)
    • Genteel Southern Accents Captain Everett 17:12:16 4/22/98 (1)
      • Immigrants and Others MB 16:21:28 4/23/98 (0)
  • Which begs the question..... Marie B 07:22:32 4/22/98 (9)
    • I've noticed that too. Lu 01:38:06 4/24/98 (2)
      • Broadcastin' live, Ya all! Marie B 08:03:36 4/24/98 (1)
        • Cleveland Beckie 20:58:34 6/02/98 (0)
    • an unqualified opinion. P. Bingham 20:33:42 4/22/98 (1)
      • Changing accents Linda 13:48:19 4/23/98 (0)
    • Well... Marie Bernadette 13:27:01 4/22/98 (3)
      • Deep Subject, Holds a Lot of Water Ken 14:26:20 4/22/98 (2)
        • Sewing!:-) Marie B 23:22:48 4/22/98 (0)
        • Sewing!:-) Marie B 23:22:40 4/22/98 (0)
• The short answer Caroline 22:45:02 4/21/98 (1)
  • Accents Captain Everett 00:13:01 4/22/98 (0)

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