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accent
Hi. My theatre company is putting on a production of "My Fair Lady" and the auditions are really soon. I want to try out for Henry Higgins or Col. Pickering, but I need to learn an english accent. Can anyone help?
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You can watch an English movie with the accent in there. Just try your best. Even if you arnt good at the accent they will want you for your acting ability. Have Fun!!
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Try watching Harry Potter movies and imitating the british accents on there.
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I think I can help you. =) This may sound weird, but I love analyzing languages and sounds!
There are 2 major differences between British English and American English.
In British English, "r"s are very light. The "er" sound at the end of words (like in water and thunder) sounds like "uh". So thunder would sound like "thunduh".
Also, the "a" sound in "cat" and "ham" sounds more like the "ah" sound in "calm" and "mop".
If you master those two differences, you shouldn't have much of a problem.
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The best way is to buy a tape of an english person speaking, watch TV and look for it. Or look up british websites. Try imitating it. Listen carefully to the way they say theyre vowels..A, E, I, O, U. Because once you get the vowels down, its a lot easier. :] Also, PRACTICE! The more you speak it, the more naturally it will come.
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a lot of people had to do that in my theater company. their idol: stewie griffin! watch some family guy and get that accent perfected! <3
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