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Looking for Feedback on My British Pronunciation

Strong_Assignment625
Hi everyone! I've been practicing my British pronunciation, and I’d love your feedback on my recording. Please have a listen and let me know what you think. Are there any areas I can improve? [https://voca.ro/1cxq3x18s4hU](https://voca.ro/1cxq3x18s4hU)

5 comments

HawthorneUK
From the first few words, you are pronouncing 'doorbell' as 'doorbul', and 'wife' as 'vife'. There's also something not quite right with the first vowel sound in 'quickly'. The first 'Bob' has a USA deep-south accent, but the second has the British pronounciation (and subsequent Bobs are also variable) - and 'neighbour' is more South African! So there are bits that sound very British, and others that don't!
SpanishLearnerUSA
One thing that I've learned is that someone trying a British accent is more pleasant sounding to me. I think that's because, as an American, it's harder for me to tell where your British accent is lacking, whereas it is very clear to me when someone makes errors with an intended American accent. I'm sure that someone born in England would have a bunch of suggestions, but to me, you have a clear and pleasant accent. You don't sound native, but it's totally fine.
Theonlyartea
I like your accent, very satisfying! I would also recommend you speaking to other people on platforms like SpeakDuo (English Speeaking Club) where you can get feedback from them directly or get AI corrections and feedback after the session. Link to free sessions: [https://www.speakduo.com/](https://www.speakduo.com/)
Admirable-End-8208
Love the accent. Although I lived it UK for many years but I still have not mastered the British intonation and I think u are expert in the intonation and linking between words wow
Mitch_NZ
When you say "stands naked", you hit a strong American /æ/ vowel that completely throws your accent off. (You do it again on "hands her" later) Listen to the two pronunciations recorded here: [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/stand](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/stand) The UK version uses a completely different vowel sound (although they confusingly list the same IPA). When you say "it is only Bob", you mangle the pronunciation of "only". You want it to sound like "OWN-lee" (/ˈəʊn.li/) but something is happening to the "y" syllable that is causing it to be completely de-voiced.