My sister would kill to have your accent! And I really like the way you guys say "squirrel". That's right, "squirrel".
It sounds like you'll choke on your tongue at any moment.
Feb-04-2012 21:32
Vector A
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Location: U.S.
Yeah, laugh it up, everybody.
Feb-04-2012 21:36
Lira
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Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Brasília, Brazil
Here, I gave it a try:
I tried to say a few more things, but I always switch back to my original Saffa Mockney
Feb-04-2012 21:48
srussell0018
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Location: Blumsberg
Sounds Dutch.
Feb-04-2012 21:54
Vector A
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"With" is where it really disintegrated. "Weeth." Also the terminal "-th" sound is way off. You have the "-th" from "lithe" when it should be the "-th" from "thin."
Btw, I feel fine.
Feb-04-2012 21:55
Lira
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Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Brasília, Brazil
Haha, really?! Dutch?
I find it really hard to nail down the General American accent, actually. Somewhere in my mind it's mixed up with the broken English I was taught during my teens (hence the "weethe").
Wait, I want to give it another try now! Is there anything else I should fix?
Feb-04-2012 21:58
Vector A
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I'll listen again and give a rundown...
Feb-04-2012 22:00
Vector A
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Something happens between "we" and "are," I think you blended the "e" and "a" vowels too much. Need a more distinct "a" in there.
The "ai" part in "failed" should be longer and more like a long "a." Sounds kind of like "felled" now.
"Up" is not quite right. Needs more schwa.
I think that's it.
Feb-04-2012 22:04
Lira
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Location: Brasília, Brazil
Wow, this is more difficult than I thought! Is it better now?
Feb-04-2012 22:13
Lira
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Location: Brasília, Brazil
Note to self: Learn to speak American
Feb-04-2012 22:17
Vector A
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Location: U.S.
"Ladies" sounds off now, kind of Aussie-ish.
"and gentlemen" sounds fine.
"Failed" is better but still off a bit. Not sure how to improve it.
"we are" is getting there.
Second syllable in "general" is a dead giveaway because it's much too long. When most GA speakers say the word, it's basically just "jenn-rull." The "A" in "American" may be slightly too long / emphasized as well.