British vs American Accent: Can YOU Hear the Difference? 🇬🇧🇺🇸

🇬🇧 British vs American Accent: What’s the Difference? 🇺🇸 Have you ever wondered why Americans say “water” one way and Brits another? Or why the word “bollocks” doesn’t work in a US accent? In this fun ESL comprehension lesson, we break down the biggest pronunciation differences between a generic British accent (Received Pronunciation) and a general American accent. From rhotic vs non-rhotic sounds to vowel shifts, the “T vs D” debate, and hilarious vocabulary mix-ups (like pants vs trousers), you’ll get a clear, entertaining comparison with real spoken examples. We also touch on why Brits can often do American accents better than the other way around — and why bauble confused my Canadian husband! 📍Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Disclaimers 01:45 – It's all about the "R's": Rhotic vs Non-rhotic 03:23 – Vowel Sounds 05:05 – Why my FAVOURITE swear word doesn't work with an American accent! 05:50 – Nasal vs Lower Throat 06:15 – the /j/ sound 07:05 – D or T? 07:51 – The American word that always confuses Brits! 08:45 – Wrapping up Make sure to check out my video that goes over 10 commonly mispronounced words: https://youtu.be/BmlBwCZM0dI?si=IAXNIahPGBDOQj4x 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more videos on English accents, pronunciation tips, and language learning insights. 💬 Do you have any questions or a request for a future video? Leave a comment below!