Probably some regional UK accents are rhotic, versus the more “standard” non-rhotic “British” accent. I’m sure American media culture has had some influence.
Even some people from Ontario, Canada have different accents. Some are more non-rhotic and British-sounding, and others sound more like what’s considered a standard Canadian accent.
Even people from the same town or area have different accents. I went to college in Texas, and some of them spoke with the standard American “news anchor” accent, and some were yee-haw country Southern.
Why do some people in the UK sound American but aren't?
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Probably some regional UK accents are rhotic, versus the more “standard” non-rhotic “British” accent. I’m sure American media culture has had some influence.
Even some people from Ontario, Canada have different accents. Some are more non-rhotic and British-sounding, and others sound more like what’s considered a standard Canadian accent.
Even people from the same town or area have different accents. I went to college in Texas, and some of them spoke with the standard American “news anchor” accent, and some were yee-haw country Southern.