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Accents

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#1
bone_yard
Apr 29, 2008 17:44:55 I was thinking to my self what dose a Karrnathi or Brelish accent sound like. I know that its hard to translate the different accents in text but would yall give it a shot.

Thanks in advanced

B.Y.
#2
Amaril
Apr 29, 2008 19:51:45 I imagine the different accents are more like the differences within various spanish accents or english (including American) accents.

What I don't imagine is different accents that would be identified by native speakers of different languages, meaning I don't give Karrnathis a German accent, Cyrans a French accent, and Brelanders an American accent, all of which are the result of speaking very different languages.

Having said all that, I have no idea what they might actually sound like, but I do sometimes pretend that Aundairians have a New England accent, Brelanders have a western accent (think Sam Elliot) with some exceptions, Thranes have more of a non-regional diction with a bold and clear sound, and Cyrans have a southern accent (more like southern genteel). I haven't figured out Karrnathi accents yet.

PS - By no means do I think the above is accurate. It's just something I reference in my head on occasion.
#3
Ogiwan
Apr 30, 2008 10:06:07 I've always imagined a Karrn accent to be harsh and gutteral. Whereas "Don't You" would be truncated into "Don't Ya" or "Don'tcha", I imagine Karrns would emphasize the "CHA" part. Similarly, an affirmative wouldn't be "Yeah" or "Yes", it would be "Cha".

Aundair I always figured to be a more "open" accent. "Aundair", for instance, would be pronounced more like Ahn-Dare.

Breland, Cyre, and Thrane I haven't figured out.

However, I would not simply drop a real-world accent onto them, simply because, as Am said, foreign accents are a result of foreign languages.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_accents_of_English

That article gives you a basis for how different regions talk. It actually blew my mind, because my New England accent has me say "Cot" and "Caught" the same, and when I found out people in the South have a different pronunciation, well, I was surprised. In any case, that article gives you a guideline of accents; I would pick and choose from multiple accents so you don't get a real-world accent.
#4
rania
Apr 30, 2008 11:23:55
I've always imagined a Karrn accent to be harsh and gutteral. Whereas "Don't You" would be truncated into "Don't Ya" or "Don'tcha", I imagine Karrns would emphasize the "CHA" part. Similarly, an affirmative wouldn't be "Yeah" or "Yes", it would be "Cha".

Aundair I always figured to be a more "open" accent. "Aundair", for instance, would be pronounced more like Ahn-Dare.

Breland, Cyre, and Thrane I haven't figured out.

However, I would not simply drop a real-world accent onto them, simply because, as Am said, foreign accents are a result of foreign languages.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_accents_of_English

That article gives you a basis for how different regions talk. It actually blew my mind, because my New England accent has me say "Cot" and "Caught" the same, and when I found out people in the South have a different pronunciation, well, I was surprised. In any case, that article gives you a guideline of accents; I would pick and choose from multiple accents so you don't get a real-world accent.

That's actually a really interesting link! I mean, I know the Quebecois speak English different from how I do, but their native language often ISN'T English; I never knew there was a difference among the provinces for pronunciation! (My grandparents do live in Alberta, but as they immigrated from the Netherlands, they have a Dutch accent as opposed to an Albertan one.)
#5
cuaglar
Apr 30, 2008 16:08:29 I never really do regional accents for the Five Nations. I figured it's more bother than it's worth, and my accents annoy the heck out of my players unless it's for a good reason. However, other people and creatures speaking Common usually have broken, really poor accents, unless they're well-studied/lived in the Five Nations or Galifar for quite a time. For example, an Aerenal elf who was well-educated might have a slightly Elven accent, but a House Phiarlan entertainer wouldn't, a minor Lhazaarite Prince would speak strange, broken Common, and a lizardfolk scout in Newthrone would be barely coherent, despite its intelligence.

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#1 bone_yard Apr 29, 2008 17:44:55	I was thinking to my self what dose a Karrnathi or Brelish accent sound like. I know that its hard to translate the different accents in text but would yall give it a shot. Thanks in advanced B.Y.
#2 Amaril Apr 29, 2008 19:51:45	I imagine the different accents are more like the differences within various spanish accents or english (including American) accents. What I don't imagine is different accents that would be identified by native speakers of different languages, meaning I don't give Karrnathis a German accent, Cyrans a French accent, and Brelanders an American accent, all of which are the result of speaking very different languages. Having said all that, I have no idea what they might actually sound like, but I do sometimes pretend that Aundairians have a New England accent, Brelanders have a western accent (think Sam Elliot) with some exceptions, Thranes have more of a non-regional diction with a bold and clear sound, and Cyrans have a southern accent (more like southern genteel). I haven't figured out Karrnathi accents yet. PS - By no means do I think the above is accurate. It's just something I reference in my head on occasion.
#3 Ogiwan Apr 30, 2008 10:06:07	I've always imagined a Karrn accent to be harsh and gutteral. Whereas "Don't You" would be truncated into "Don't Ya" or "Don'tcha", I imagine Karrns would emphasize the "CHA" part. Similarly, an affirmative wouldn't be "Yeah" or "Yes", it would be "Cha". Aundair I always figured to be a more "open" accent. "Aundair", for instance, would be pronounced more like Ahn-Dare. Breland, Cyre, and Thrane I haven't figured out. However, I would not simply drop a real-world accent onto them, simply because, as Am said, foreign accents are a result of foreign languages. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_accents_of_English That article gives you a basis for how different regions talk. It actually blew my mind, because my New England accent has me say "Cot" and "Caught" the same, and when I found out people in the South have a different pronunciation, well, I was surprised. In any case, that article gives you a guideline of accents; I would pick and choose from multiple accents so you don't get a real-world accent.
#4 rania Apr 30, 2008 11:23:55	I've always imagined a Karrn accent to be harsh and gutteral. Whereas "Don't You" would be truncated into "Don't Ya" or "Don'tcha", I imagine Karrns would emphasize the "CHA" part. Similarly, an affirmative wouldn't be "Yeah" or "Yes", it would be "Cha". Aundair I always figured to be a more "open" accent. "Aundair", for instance, would be pronounced more like Ahn-Dare. Breland, Cyre, and Thrane I haven't figured out. However, I would not simply drop a real-world accent onto them, simply because, as Am said, foreign accents are a result of foreign languages. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_accents_of_English That article gives you a basis for how different regions talk. It actually blew my mind, because my New England accent has me say "Cot" and "Caught" the same, and when I found out people in the South have a different pronunciation, well, I was surprised. In any case, that article gives you a guideline of accents; I would pick and choose from multiple accents so you don't get a real-world accent. That's actually a really interesting link! I mean, I know the Quebecois speak English different from how I do, but their native language often ISN'T English; I never knew there was a difference among the provinces for pronunciation! (My grandparents do live in Alberta, but as they immigrated from the Netherlands, they have a Dutch accent as opposed to an Albertan one.)
#5 cuaglar Apr 30, 2008 16:08:29	I never really do regional accents for the Five Nations. I figured it's more bother than it's worth, and my accents annoy the heck out of my players unless it's for a good reason. However, other people and creatures speaking Common usually have broken, really poor accents, unless they're well-studied/lived in the Five Nations or Galifar for quite a time. For example, an Aerenal elf who was well-educated might have a slightly Elven accent, but a House Phiarlan entertainer wouldn't, a minor Lhazaarite Prince would speak strange, broken Common, and a lizardfolk scout in Newthrone would be barely coherent, despite its intelligence.