For instance, Americans from New England or New York generally speak with a less pronounced R than the rest of America. The United States is the biggest (native) English-speaking country in the world, so it should be no surprise that there are many American regional accents with lots of variance between them. This unusual sound is called an “ash” and is distinctive to their accent. What differentiates the American accent the most from other English accents is how the short A vowel (like in cat) is pronounced. For instance, water becomes wadder, flatter sounds like fladder, and so on. Americans with the general accent will also often pronounce the letter T in the middle of a word more like a D. (You might not notice it if you’re an American, but people from other countries sure notice your strong R pronunciation).
Think of any American friend or celebrity, and then think about how they pronounce words like pearl, car or court.
The general American accent is known for how rhotic it is - that is, how strongly the R sound appears in spoken words. The American accent is often divided into two classifications: the general accent (yes, that’s really what it’s called) and the regional accents.
Let’s start with one of the most iconic and arguably influential accents: the American. Let’s get going - or g’arn, as the Broad Australian accent would say. This guide doesn’t seek to explain why accents are so powerful, but why and how they’re different. It would seem that accents have an endless supply of emotional power, political power and physical power (if you find one especially sexy). Any traveler will know there is something truly comforting about hearing the accent of your home country after an extended time away. It doesn’t just change from country to country, but from person to person, with qualities as unique as the voice that carries it. We loved having the opportunity to glimpse into her world, and see the depth of her spirit, and we are sure you will too.The “English” accent is a tricky beast. Speaking to Hikari, we were reminded of the reasons we started SUKU, and felt a deep connection and understanding our values and desires for a sustainable future which focused on traditional skills from our homelands are aligned. Her personal space reflects this desire for the natural world and a calmer existence, with the natural light pouring in, abundance of greenery and her traditionally styled meditation room. She is also passionate about Japanese culture and having the chance to showcase the traditional skills and natural beauty of her home. Hikari’s spirit is charming and sweet, and you can see that she aims to bring happiness and joy to those who she connects with. We should’ve known that she would still surprise us when we had the opportunity to speak candidly to her about her upbringing, her dreams and what makes her happy. Here at SUKU, we want our platform to be a space where we can share the story of like minded people who embody the SUKU philosophy and aesthetic and this is what we got from our first interactions with Hikari. We connected through social media, and loved her joie de vivre and presence, which was enigmatic and embracing of life’s dualities. Moreover, her passionate work that she does around sustainability, and her goals for a slower, more grounded life drew us to her. Hikari Mori is one of Japan’s most iconic women she is known for her style and bubbly personality in the international fashion community and it’s easy to see why.
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