British Accents: Cockney

The video explores the diversity of UK accents, focusing on the Cockney accent. It introduces Paul, a native Cockney speaker, and delves into the unique features of the Cockney accent, such as the replacement of the TH sound, dropping the H sound, variations in diphthongs, and glottalization of the T sound. The video provides examples and explanations to help viewers understand and recognize these features.

What is the main focus of the video series introduced by Anna?

• Understanding British cuisine

• Learning British history

• Studying UK geography

• Exploring different UK accents

How do Cockneys typically pronounce the 'TH' sound?

• As a 'D' or 'F'

• As a 'Z'

• As a 'T'

• As a 'V'

Which sound is often dropped in the Cockney accent?

• The 'R' sound

• The 'L' sound

• The 'S' sound

• The 'H' sound

How do Cockneys pronounce the diphthong 'ow'?

• As 'ah'

• As 'owl'

• As 'oo'

• As 'ee'

Which of the following words would a Cockney likely drop the 'H' from?

• House

• River

• Garden

• Street

What is a characteristic feature of the Cockney accent regarding the 'T' sound?

• It is pronounced as 'D'

• It is pronounced as 'P'

• It is often glottalized

• It is pronounced as 'S'

In Cockney, how is the word 'water' typically pronounced?

• Wata

• Wata

• Wata

• Wota