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Australian English (AuE) is a non-rhotic variety of English spoken by most native-born Australians. Phonologically, it is one of the most regionally homogeneous language varieties in the world. Australian English is notable for vowel length contrasts which are absent from many English dialects.
Examples of people with this accent include Steve Irwin, Paul Hogan and former prime ministers Julia Gillard, [4] [5] Bob Hawke and John Howard. [6] In Australia, this dialect is sometimes called Strine /ˈstɹɑɪn/ (or "Strayan" /ˈstɹæɪən/, a shortening of the word Australian), and a speaker of the dialect may be referred to as an Ocker. [7]
The accents heard in the islands when English is used are similarly influenced but in a much milder way. In the case of Norfolk Island, Australian English is the primary influence, producing an accent that is like a softened version of an Australian accent.
A contestant on Colton Underwood's season of 'The Bachelor' is using a fake Australian accent to stand out, and the Internet is really losing it. People Are Losing It Over This Woman Using a Fake ...
An Asian Australian woman who woke up with an Irish accent after undergoing surgery has been struggling to get her original accent back. How it happened: Angie Yen, who lives in Brisbane ...
The General Australian accent serves as the standard variety of English across the country. According to linguists, it emerged during the 19th century. [24] General Australian is the dominant variety across the continent, and is particularly so in urban areas. [25]
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A woman in Australia who suddenly acquired an Irish accent after undergoing tonsil surgery last year said pronouncing words remains a challenge for her to this day. Angie Yen, 29, made headlines ...