I am from India. I need tips to speak English in American accent.?

Question

I am from India. I know the English language very well. All I want is to learn to speak English in the way the Americans do - in Amercan accent. So Please give me some techniques regarding the same.

I know a few of the techniques already, like:
1. Roll the R's
2. Bite the lips for v's

Can you help me out with the rest (explaining them in detail)...
regards,

Answer 1

I don't really know a lot of other techniques, but the best I can say is to hang out with people who are Americans and who have accents. Or watch American TV. I can understand if you want to improve your accent, if you're finding a hard time communicating with others, but you don't need to feel like you have to have an American accent to speak English. Just for the record, I'm Indian too. You should be proud of your accent - so many people in the world have accents when speaking a language that is not their own. As long as people can understand what you're saying; I'd say you're good to go!

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Answer 2

I don't really know a lot of other techniques, but the best I can say is to hang out with people who are Americans and who have accents. Or watch American TV. I can understand if you want to improve your accent, if you're finding a hard time communicating with others, but you don't need to feel like you have to have an American accent to speak English. Just for the record, I'm Indian too. You should be proud of your accent - so many people in the world have accents when speaking a language that is not their own. As long as people can understand what you're saying; I'd say you're good to go!

Answer 3

Oh goodness. WHere is your self confidence? this is not a problem of accent. THis is a problem of self image.

You think you have to speak like the americans to be in america. WHat is wrong with your indian accent? Oh how disgusting it must be for you to feel like this?

You are a foreigner. You will get the hang of it speaking to americans. Why do you want to go to this extent? Be proud of your indian accent. At least you can tell people you are from India when they ask you about your accent.

I think you have confidence problems not english language problems and it is better to get that sorted out first.

Answer 4

First, English does not roll "Rs". This is indicative of Spanish and Italian.

As to your question, there is only one way to learn what you are asking. This can be learned more quickly with a tutor. However, most people do not even realize how they pronunce words, in any language. And so a "tutor" would have to understand one principle in order to be helpful.

You understand some of this by "Bite the lips for Vs".

Aside from the movement of lips, the tongue plays the most important role. Since all of us, from toddlers, learn this early on, without any thought of how we are moving lips or positioning the tongue, we speak without any "training" in that respect.

The key word is "training".

If you can find a person whose native langauge is English and understands this, that person can help you with the placement of the tongue and movement of lips.

For example, "A" The mouth is open, tongue "floating" and sound almost coming from the throat.
"E" The tongue is placed at the bottom of the mouth and lips parted, like squeezing the sound out.
"I" Open the mouth, with tongue in bottom of mouth and almost dropping the lower jaw.
"O" Form the lips as a circle.
'U" Bring the lips together with tongue in bottom of the mouth.
"C", The tongue is held for a moment behind the lower front teeth.
"D", the tongue is placed in the roof of the mouth.
"F" Drop the lower jaw slightly, bring it up, with tongue in bottom of mouth and let air pass between the lower lip and lower teeth.

I'm not a teacher, I learned most of this by studying foreign language.

NOW, having said all that, you may encounter a minority of Americans that speak this way. And, so, over here, you will think that you have not learned anything in English.
Our language has been corrupted.

Southern Drawl, Texas "Ya'll" for You All
Far West more normal
Mid West more normal
East "Youns" You, meaning plural for all of you.

Just a few. Some parts of New York, I can't understand.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Why bother trying to sound American? If you are able to express yourself fluently and well, probably even better than American do themselves, they why bother with the accent? That will not make you be more accepted.

International communication in English brings a multitude of accents into the language, that is a fact, as is your having taken the trouble to learn it when they make no effort whatsoever to acquire another language.

Answer 6

I understand you wanting to learn the language and be able to speak it, but be yourself!

Your individuality is what makes you, you. Enjoy it. You will pick up on all different ways to speak with english accent w/out being here too long, trust me!

And they roll their 'R''s in Spanish not English honey!

You be good and hang w/a good crowd. Have fun and learn lots while you are here.

Come, have fun and Enjoy the Life!

Good Luck 2 You! :)

Answer 7

I had a friend who was born in India raised in the UK. He thinks he's superior to everyone. He attended the best schools and thinks he's white because of his British accent (where he was raised) though he's dark skinned. He forgot his ways. He spoke with an Indian accent but never showed it in front of his friends. He never admitted it but seems to me he was ashamed of being what he was. Needless to say he was not a friend for long.

Mai hindustani nahi hu. But my husband is. I laugh so much when I ask him to say the word "crape" it sounds like the word "crap." Ha ha ha. I love that accent!

If you're from India you shouldn't change the way you speak English. If you can communicate with your Indian accent that's all that matters. If you really want to learn watch tv, movies, etc.

Answer 8

why do u have to speak English in American accent ? are u acting in any drama or movie? if not why don't u talk English in Indian way ? what is wrong with that ? Indian accent is better to understand than American accent. Americans r born with that accent.why should we ape them?

Answer 9

hahaha, in the first place why you want to sound like american? i dont want to degrade you but even how hard you try to sound american youre still an indian by looks! and by the way, its not really americans who speak the english language well, ask the english people.

My only advise is ,speak the language u like the way you want it. What is important is you connect to the people your thoughts. Perfect grammar and perfect accent? but no one understands you? better to forget it!

Be proud of your language as im proud of mine too! Mabuhay ang pilipinas at India!! Namaste!

Answer 10

I too am from India. I take English language classes.

American english has different meanings& spellings..eg, colour is color.

You must attend TOEFL classes, that is "TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE" here you are taught how word and spellings are used differently in various countries.