I feel a bit proud of myself 'cause I can finally get every word from an english native speaker and now my next goal is to get a native accent for myself, this is so helpful for me right now. Thank you! 🥺
Anchor phrase. So that's what it's called. When I need to configure my mouth and throat for "projection" or "speaking into the mask" (singer's term), I use "Oh really, how utterly fascinating" in a tone of whithering contempt. For some reason, that lowers the epiglotis and the adam's apple.
I grew up in the US since 2 yrs old. I don't feel I should have an accent and in my head I don't hear the accent but if I hear my self in a recording I sound like I have a big old accent and I don't like it. Also I think what adds to it is I have a high pitch voice. So now I've noticed it's the way I pronounce certain words. Also probably because some of my older siblings have an accent so probably rubbed off on me without me even knowing
From Cincinnati but lived closed to Lexington KY for six years.. i don't think i have an accent, but I've had ppl say i have a Southern twang.. this absolutely frustrates me, I def don't want to sound country at all
I’m british (english) but live in ireland. I’m fed up of being called names everytime I walk by a classroom, i’ve had to move schools to stop the bullying but nothing has changed. I’ve changed the way i pronounce certain words (the,three,tree etc.) but it doesn’t last long. I’ve lived in Ireland since I was 12 but I still have the stupid Chelt accent. Is there anything I can do?
I work in customer service taking calls 8 hours a day. It's very upsetting when a customer as soon as I greet them say: Transfer me to an agent in the United States. Or, as soon as I greet them, they ask: Where are you from? Ufff....I have to deal with this all day longggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's sooooo annoying. Seriously. People are just nasty and prejudiced. They completely dislike you and feel you will not be able to assist them as an American would. It makes my job sooo difficult. I NEED desperately to get rid of my accent. I came to the United States when I was 20 years old from South America. I speak Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, English and I am studying German. It's funny you mention German on this video. There are many new sounds I am learning, but I must say it's the hardest language I ever studied so far. The first time I encounter an r, I almost died! Try saying bruder (brother in German, or bread) I'm having a blast though. I love languages. I want to learn Latin and Mandarin as well. I wonder if the German people would also look down on me if I don't speak German with perfect pronunciation, as a native.
Sorry to hear that. There was an exchange between a student and a teacher I heard about which was great. The student apologised for his bad german I think it was. The teacher replied with "You speak my language but I don't speak yours so you are already ahead of me." wish more people had that mindset. Also yeah the german "R" sound is a bit weird. It's not this very strong rolling sound (anymore) like in Russian but also not this smoorh(?) english "R". It's pretty scratchy I think. Best of luck. Customer service is a rough job.
I feel for you. I work call center customer service for 4 years and recently I got to sit and listen in to one of my colleagues who has an accent. I could not believe how much nastier people were to her and it was clearly bc of her accent. One person even stated she had to talk slower bc she “had an accent”. I felt so horrible for her. I didn’t realize until I put myself into the shoes of someone w an accent basically in America how much badly people are treated for having one. I applaud you for even being able to speak multiple languages. It is so tough to learn I been trying to get Spanish down as a second language nearly my whole life and I feel stupid bc I can’t.
As a child my mother mad fun of me for sounding like Forrest Gump. I taught myself to use the accents I heard from cartoons and was constantly asked where I was from in my hometown. Now as a 27 year old I'm wondering how the hell I changed it so effortlessly
i have heard many people trying to speak like an American native speaker, still, there is always a hint of an accent which can tell me where that person comes from. Accent shouldn't be stigmatized, it is a badge of honor to have an accent. Of course, if you teach any language or subject, ensure your accent is not too thick and your learner can understand you. Even if we all try to speak like a pro in another language, we always carry that accent where we come from. Nothing wrong with that.
Yeah, that would be great. But in reality, I guess all of us are just trying our best to make sure others can understand us like we want them to. Sometimes it takes me a bit longer than I wanted to finish a sentence, and not because I can't say the words, but because the rhythm is just... not it. So, moving forward, I want to have at least a better flow I guess, more natural, not native, because that would never be the case, but at least natural to the ear.
Your American accent example at 5:54 "Sure" makes the common mistake many Non-American accent speakers make - and that is over stressing and dragging the "R". A neutral American accent (Not a Southern or New York one) has a quick and soft "R". So, its not "Surrre".
i'm irish but thanks to me having unrestricted internet access as a child i have this weird amalgamation of accents it doesn't sound like anything but at the same time sounds american
I have been working on my accent for several weeks but still i cant not get the accent that i want. I could imitate only while i was listening to the audio. But when i applied to my daily basis i unconsiously comeback to my origin accent. Anyone here please help
Because i speak Finnish natively, its extremely hard to pronounce some words in english and thats dead giveaway where im from 😂 squirrel is good example 😅
I'm a Brazilian i can speak English normally and my accent is not that t h i c c but i wish it was more subtle, definitely gets worse as get more emotional
Hello sir Thanks for helpful videos I like to learn how to talk with different rythms_ say repoeting news or narrating_ improve my accent and strengthen my voice. I would be grateful if you could guide me. Thanks a million
I lived in Southern California my whole life and somehow I acquired a British accent. I want to get rid of this accent. I don’t know what to replace it with.
The problem is, that I learned English with friends from the hood and now I mess up when I try to speak "standard" English y'all, this shit is a nightmare, I'm soon gonna be an English teacher in my country and I still have that accent smh
Sometimes in online games americans think I'm Indian for some reason. It's probably the worst accent I can think of the be associated with, also I'm not even close to being Indian. I really need this lmao
@@shitpostshorts765 I don't think hating a particular accent is racist anymore than hating a certain cuisine is. I personally don't like Mexican food (most of it)... and yet, my best friend is 100% Mexian. So, am I a racist? I also hate Italian food.
You should never be ashamed or tired of the accent you have from your upbringing, unless it really was traumatic and you'd rather forget it. No matter how skilled actors are, nobody can replace a native speaking person for a part that needs it. Right now there could well be many people looking for a native Mexican accent, not someone "acting" it. The key is finding those people.
Dont worry about it I bet a lot of people are insecure of their birth land. Just remember that motherland is just an idea born on a fragile system the only thing that matters is what you find joy in and the people and things you love, nevermind what people might think about your physical appearance just try to be a really likeable person, or not up to you. My point being cheese is way too overpriced.
@@hanabimizuki6024 bruh trust me you don’t want an accent it’s the worst thing I am literally so good at English but my accent is so annoying so I try to never speak in English
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I picked up southern ascent and it won’t go away
You talk about identifying the type of voice one has, how do you do this? What are the voice types you are referring to?
Regards
Dear friend. That website seems to be down, just to let you know.
I need to neutralize Ebonics, NY and Southern accent.
Finally some actually helpful video and not some "nooo don't lose your accent it's so unique ahah"
you're right That is an excuse to make people feel good .
I hate ppl who say don't lose ur accent
people say I'm white just because i sound like one, even tho I'm hispanic
I was in Henley and I thought I was speaking without an accent, but someone could tell where I was from. M.
Same. I have Indian accent and I hate it. I can’t speak proper English cuz of it.
When i talk i feel like i don't have an accent but when others hear me talk, it's very clear i have an accent.
same. when i listen back to my voice I cringe so hard.
@@just1it1moko Me too. Most people already hate the sound of their own voice. Add an accent to that and it's cringe all the way.
Bone vs air conduction - we hear ourselves at the bone conducted and air conducted level. While other people only hears it at the air level.
Here same also when I talk with others I feel I don't have any accent but when they hear me they feel I've accent in....
I know right 😂
your voice is so strong and even calming. I will take the training as I am sick and tired of my accent.
If im not wrong you are looking at the comments to see you are not alone and to not feel bad.
I wish he was my teacher in real life. I LOVE his voice and the way he talks.
Very helpful. Your previous class was amazingly useful as well. I appreciate your efforts. Many thanks
We really appreciate your feedback. Good luck with the voice training. Best wishes Peter Baker www.VoiceoverMasterclass.com
I feel a bit proud of myself 'cause I can finally get every word from an english native speaker and now my next goal is to get a native accent for myself, this is so helpful for me right now. Thank you! 🥺
This is brilliant! Loving the whole idea on authenticity and the use of anchoring.
This is giving me much to think about and the world of hope ❤🙏
Thank you and you're welcome
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If I show this to my fellow people, they will say that this guy got an accent 100%
I can’t agree more 😅
He does have an accent. And it's not de TAIL in American English, that's British. It's DE tail. Even he can get them wrong. 😊
I just trust him more because of his British accent.
Anchor phrase. So that's what it's called.
When I need to configure my mouth and throat for "projection" or "speaking into the mask" (singer's term), I use "Oh really, how utterly fascinating" in a tone of whithering contempt. For some reason, that lowers the epiglotis and the adam's apple.
Mr. Baker, not only is your voice beautiful, your personality is exceptional.
I grew up in the US since 2 yrs old. I don't feel I should have an accent and in my head I don't hear the accent but if I hear my self in a recording I sound like I have a big old accent and I don't like it. Also I think what adds to it is I have a high pitch voice. So now I've noticed it's the way I pronounce certain words. Also probably because some of my older siblings have an accent so probably rubbed off on me without me even knowing
I have more of a deep voice but in recordings i have a very strong Hispanic accent
Omg same i was born here and people say I have an accent i can’t hear it. But in audios my voice sounds funny .
@@Him-nw1fz hispanic accent? That's like saying Arabic or anglophone accent, you mean mexican-american accent I assume
I have a southern accent that is confusing for some people. I need to speak more clearly and annunciate.
Me too
Same but with Indian accent
Thank you for this information! I just bought your course. Can't wait to start working on it.
Thank you, great video by the way, really accurate, i hope your channel grows
great tips, thanks for the video
1:35 video starts here…
Not all hero’s wear capes ❤
You're beautiful
Thx
Very informative , finally cleared my doubt
From Cincinnati but lived closed to Lexington KY for six years.. i don't think i have an accent, but I've had ppl say i have a Southern twang.. this absolutely frustrates me, I def don't want to sound country at all
I’m british (english) but live in ireland.
I’m fed up of being called names everytime I walk by a classroom, i’ve had to move schools to stop the bullying but nothing has changed. I’ve changed the way i pronounce certain words (the,three,tree etc.) but it doesn’t last long. I’ve lived in Ireland since I was 12 but I still have the stupid Chelt accent. Is there anything I can do?
I work in customer service taking calls 8 hours a day. It's very upsetting when a customer as soon as I greet them say: Transfer me to an agent in the United States. Or, as soon as I greet them, they ask: Where are you from? Ufff....I have to deal with this all day longggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's sooooo annoying. Seriously. People are just nasty and prejudiced. They completely dislike you and feel you will not be able to assist them as an American would. It makes my job sooo difficult. I NEED desperately to get rid of my accent. I came to the United States when I was 20 years old from South America. I speak Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, English and I am studying German. It's funny you mention German on this video. There are many new sounds I am learning, but I must say it's the hardest language I ever studied so far. The first time I encounter an r, I almost died! Try saying bruder (brother in German, or bread) I'm having a blast though. I love languages. I want to learn Latin and Mandarin as well. I wonder if the German people would also look down on me if I don't speak German with perfect pronunciation, as a native.
Sorry to hear that. There was an exchange between a student and a teacher I heard about which was great. The student apologised for his bad german I think it was. The teacher replied with "You speak my language but I don't speak yours so you are already ahead of me." wish more people had that mindset.
Also yeah the german "R" sound is a bit weird. It's not this very strong rolling sound (anymore) like in Russian but also not this smoorh(?) english "R". It's pretty scratchy I think.
Best of luck. Customer service is a rough job.
I feel for you. I work call center customer service for 4 years and recently I got to sit and listen in to one of my colleagues who has an accent. I could not believe how much nastier people were to her and it was clearly bc of her accent. One person even stated she had to talk slower bc she “had an accent”. I felt so horrible for her. I didn’t realize until I put myself into the shoes of someone w an accent basically in America how much badly people are treated for having one. I applaud you for even being able to speak multiple languages. It is so tough to learn I been trying to get Spanish down as a second language nearly my whole life and I feel stupid bc I can’t.
I love this video. I'm in the USA. Next time they power goes out, I'm going to ask my husband to get me a torch!
As a child my mother mad fun of me for sounding like Forrest Gump. I taught myself to use the accents I heard from cartoons and was constantly asked where I was from in my hometown. Now as a 27 year old I'm wondering how the hell I changed it so effortlessly
i have heard many people trying to speak like an American native speaker, still, there is always a hint of an accent which can tell me where that person comes from. Accent shouldn't be stigmatized, it is a badge of honor to have an accent. Of course, if you teach any language or subject, ensure your accent is not too thick and your learner can understand you. Even if we all try to speak like a pro in another language, we always carry that accent where we come from. Nothing wrong with that.
Yeah, that would be great. But in reality, I guess all of us are just trying our best to make sure others can understand us like we want them to. Sometimes it takes me a bit longer than I wanted to finish a sentence, and not because I can't say the words, but because the rhythm is just... not it. So, moving forward, I want to have at least a better flow I guess, more natural, not native, because that would never be the case, but at least natural to the ear.
But there’s also nothing wrong with trying to loose one.
We all like uniqueness, unless we hear the indian accent. Then the "accept yourself" and "be unique" mentality goes out the f*cking window
Fantastic. Great advice. Thank you very much!
Your American accent example at 5:54 "Sure" makes the common mistake many Non-American accent speakers make - and that is over stressing and dragging the "R". A neutral American accent (Not a Southern or New York one) has a quick and soft "R".
So, its not "Surrre".
i thought it sounded great
i'm irish but thanks to me having unrestricted internet access as a child i have this weird amalgamation of accents it doesn't sound like anything but at the same time sounds american
I'm Italian and same here
I have been working on my accent for several weeks but still i cant not get the accent that i want. I could imitate only while i was listening to the audio. But when i applied to my daily basis i unconsiously comeback to my origin accent. Anyone here please help
what is the name of the audio processing software that you like and showed at 3:45 ?
no idea. but Audacity basically does the same and is completely free.
@@just1it1moko thank you very much good sir
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Because i speak Finnish natively, its extremely hard to pronounce some words in english and thats dead giveaway where im from 😂 squirrel is good example 😅
I’m a southerner and have moved to the north 🇬🇧and want to fit in but that posh accent ain’t going anywhere 😂
I'm a Brazilian i can speak English normally and my accent is not that t h i c c but i wish it was more subtle, definitely gets worse as get more emotional
Thank you! Great video.
This is an awesome video! thank you!
Very useful and you are making me like you for a coach
Hello sir
Thanks for helpful videos
I like to learn how to talk with different rythms_ say repoeting news or narrating_ improve my accent and strengthen my voice. I would be grateful if you could guide me.
Thanks a million
I lived in Southern California my whole life and somehow I acquired a British accent. I want to get rid of this accent. I don’t know what to replace it with.
You should do a russian one sounds cool
@@tomaswhite601 lmao
I have a New York accent and I’m here. Sometimes it makes me feel uneducated 😔
Dude😂😂
😂 I’m from North Carolina. I love a New York accent. ❤
embrace your accent lmao
Can an accent be based on the structure of my mouth or can I really learn a new accent?
I hate that I have a Chinese accent when I speak English.
Am German.
Can confirm laughing.
Great video!
He sounds like the narrator from the Stanley Parable
Stanley walked to the door on the LEFT
very helpful, and i respect the lack of ’clickbait’
2:56
I just want to get rid of my southern american accent. It sounds stupid and is always associated with ignorance racism and xenophobia.
Find people on youtube that have a nonsouthern accent and listen to how they speak and practice. And dont say yall hahha ....thats a start...lol
omg same
Me too!
Me too!!
Haha. My accent is thick but whenever I went to Kansas City, women of all races said “Your accent is so cute”. I don’t get it either.😂
Thank you
Great videos
The problem is, that I learned English with friends from the hood and now I mess up when I try to speak "standard" English y'all, this shit is a nightmare, I'm soon gonna be an English teacher in my country and I still have that accent smh
my man we the same, i use a lot of slang and teachers get mad at me lol.
Drop the yall, it's a disgusting habit
@@blargkliggle1121 drop the way you reply, is disgusting too. Could be a little nicer right?
@@TheCottageWizard I was under the impression you wanted to sound civilized, it's no skin off my dick either way.
Interesting. Subscribed.
and here I am listening voice actor on mute by using subtitles (I am in a public space forgot to bring earphones)
Lol 😂 😂😂😂
Thanks
Checklist not found ☹️
Sometimes in online games americans think I'm Indian for some reason. It's probably the worst accent I can think of the be associated with, also I'm not even close to being Indian.
I really need this lmao
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I hate the indian accent too, lol
@@alejandrafuentes1316 racist much?
@@shitpostshorts765 I don't think hating a particular accent is racist anymore than hating a certain cuisine is. I personally don't like Mexican food (most of it)... and yet, my best friend is 100% Mexian. So, am I a racist? I also hate Italian food.
@@tklyte yes, to the human race by not liking Italian fòőduh
I thought he was the google translate voice 😂
Frl😂😂
I’m here because I was curious what people accents go thru
Want a Manchester accent? Say butter like Botter
I’m bri’ish but I sound weirdly American apparently and it’s annoying me
Ur definitely not British if you write bri’ish
@@shitpostshorts765 nah can't you see they're just _radiating stupidity_
@@shitpostshorts765 literally
I’m country, but I can to his accent perfectly lol
xd what?
@@slaughter420 she is country, but she can to his accent perfectly lol
Im here cuz i get bullied for it lol
You shouldn't be bullied for the way you sound. Those people should first check their manners b4 checking how u sound. Don't mind them ❤
Me too
Omg please be my teacher.
Can't download the checklist. Any help please?
Yeah sure the link is in the description and seems to work ok our end but here it is: www.voiceovermasterclass.com/get-rid-of-accent/
For some reason it's not working in chrome browser. I downloaded from edge
Thanks anyway
Alas the recommendation no longer pertains to BBC Radio 4 innit bruv
I grew up here and I still have an accent. Like why?
how is that possible
All of his co-workers were gone. What could it mean? Stanley decided to go to the meeting room; perhaps he had simply missed a memo.
Total tangent but you look like the hotelier guy in the starting scene of Crazy Rich Asians.
I want to get rid of my yankee accent. I caaaaan't ......
Hi my lovely teacher, I what to speak like Obama
South Chicago accent
Yay now I dont have to be irish
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cb
watching that as a german
@@digitalperplexities how did you get that emoji?
@@OGrandomunknownperson its a YT emoji, when you reply hit the smiley emoji below your answer, left-hand side from Cancel/ Reply
I'm tired of my Mexican accent
You should never be ashamed or tired of the accent you have from your upbringing, unless it really was traumatic and you'd rather forget it. No matter how skilled actors are, nobody can replace a native speaking person for a part that needs it. Right now there could well be many people looking for a native Mexican accent, not someone "acting" it. The key is finding those people.
Dont worry about it I bet a lot of people are insecure of their birth land. Just remember that motherland is just an idea born on a fragile system the only thing that matters is what you find joy in and the people and things you love, nevermind what people might think about your physical appearance just try to be a really likeable person, or not up to you. My point being cheese is way too overpriced.
I'm tired of my British accent, everyone hates me for it
@@marywood3144 thats sad, and heres me wanting a british accent
I wish I could have British accent
@@hanabimizuki6024 bruh trust me you don’t want an accent it’s the worst thing I am literally so good at English but my accent is so annoying so I try to never speak in English
i have a british accent and i hate it but i want to try and get rid of it, i don't know how to though
But you have an accent !
Everyone has an accent
he has native accent, in contrast you have your local accent. see the difference?
Digga ich sag machen aber eigentlich sag ich maschen
Digga is a term of endearment btw in German
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The way youre talking its difficult to understand what your saying, you need to work on removing that intentional baritone its not 1950s anymore lol
I have seen ur videos dude. Trust me I preffer to listen to Peter than yours.
The presenter sounds like a computer. Terrible voice for personal communiction. He could benefit from some accent enhancement. LOL!
You’re so insecure.
Great video, thank you!