What English accent do I have?
Hello, I am a native Spanish speaker, but moved to the UK a few years ago, and have pretty much gotten English down. However, since I live in the UK (England really) I've picked up there accent. No matter where I go in England, my accents sort of shifts and changes. Now, I am stuck between two accents, both of which are the only two I can do in English.
Accent #1:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0QGDgzJtgSD

Accent #2:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s17l3NKesjpc

Where does it sound like each of these is from? And more importantly, which one do you think sounds more pleasing to listen to? I'm trying to pick one to keep, and just drop off the other. Thanks :)

Question

What English accent do I have?
Hello, I am a native Spanish speaker, but moved to the UK a few years ago, and have pretty much gotten English down. However, since I live in the UK (England really) I've picked up there accent. No matter where I go in England, my accents sort of shifts and changes. Now, I am stuck between two accents, both of which are the only two I can do in English.
Accent #1:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0QGDgzJtgSD

Accent #2:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s17l3NKesjpc

Where does it sound like each of these is from? And more importantly, which one do you think sounds more pleasing to listen to? I'm trying to pick one to keep, and just drop off the other. Thanks :)

Answer

Don't stress about accents. As long as people  can understand you. That is important.

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I hate to say it - but both are quite similar, and to me sound 'forced' - and remind me of Sacha Baron Cohen doing 'Ali G'. Mainly London/Cockney (to a non-british person). The first is a little more pleasant than the second.

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I am an American, so I'm sorry, I don't know exactly where you sound like you are from. However, I can tell that Accent #1 and Accent #2 have a different "attitude" to them. Accent #1 sounds more formal, with sharper sounds and rounded vowels. Accent #2 sounds more relaxed and a little bit more natural, and also lazy. I like Accent #2 better, from an American perspective.

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