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By (user no longer on site) 15 weeks ago
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I always thought mine was generic South wales until I went to a wedding in west wales this weekend and everyone went mad for my southeast “paaaaaark” and “daaaaaaark” |
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By (user no longer on site) 15 weeks ago
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Gog here, but moved about a bit so not many recognise my accent by town.
I love that in Gwynedd and Ceredigion at least, we can tell within 5-10 miles where someone is from.  |
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"I always thought mine was generic South wales until I went to a wedding in west wales this weekend and everyone went mad for my southeast “paaaaaark” and “daaaaaaark” "
No doubt one has had a laaaaark in the paaaark after daaaaark |
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One could argue the purest Welsh accent is the gwynedd one...purely that area did not attract immigration during the industrial revolution...slightly high pitched and has yes..no..catch phrase..but don't confuse a cofi with Bangor..
For many from elsewhere the north east Wales accent has overtones of scouse...especially around deeside.
And to a lesser extent wrexham..no wonder some who are ignorant use the phrase plastic scousers..
Though I would argue the scouse accent is a mix of Irish and Welsh..with the Welsh more influential than folk realise..
The Eastern side of mid Wales tends to have a slight Shropshire burrr.
To the south of Wrexham is the border village of Chirk..only 8 miles..yet has a distinct accent..more salop than wxm..
Whilst to most gogs..South Wales tends to sound the same there is no doubt when the ear is trained differences between a turk a jack..
Central valleys Newport and the capital keyardiff.
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"I have a Welsh accent and been told it's sexy lol Swansea girl originally but live in llanelli now
We've swapped! Hahah I'm from Llanelli and just moved to Swansea hahaha! "
would love to hear your accent x |
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"Gog here, but moved about a bit so not many recognise my accent by town.
I love that in Gwynedd and Ceredigion at least, we can tell within 5-10 miles where someone is from. "
That is very true regarding locals here in Ceredigion. |
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By *ost SockMan 13 weeks ago
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"All good kidda "
The Scouse accent has big elements from NE Wales in it. It’s not surprising given the geography and the movement of people to that city as it developed. People tend to focus on the role of Ireland in Liverpool’s growth, but Wales was hugely important too.
My Wrexham friends often get told they have scouse accents. In reality, it’s kinda the other way.
Think of the way you tend to hear the “chhh” sound from the back of throat when Scousers talk; then think of the Welsh accent. |
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"All good kidda
The Scouse accent has big elements from NE Wales in it. It’s not surprising given the geography and the movement of people to that city as it developed. People tend to focus on the role of Ireland in Liverpool’s growth, but Wales was hugely important too.
My Wrexham friends often get told they have scouse accents. In reality, it’s kinda the other way.
Think of the way you tend to hear the “chhh” sound from the back of throat when Scousers talk; then think of the Welsh accent."
It's a fact that it was Welsh Monks that first introduced a ferry boat over the Merseyside and indeed first started settling there, it was only later due to the potato famine and all the other dark history the Irish jumped on the bandwagon |
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By (user no longer on site) 12 weeks ago
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South Wales accents on us both, though for some reason people believe me to be 'posh' with it! I dont care about the accent as much as being well spoken. Ugh, such a turn off when they aren't.
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