Around the early 1800s that sort of accent became popular in southern England and along our East Coast and was thought to be quite proper and posh. That became Received Pronunciation.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” Courtesy Gramercy Pictures. Now that you know the characteristics of a Cockney accent, you’ll need to put them into practice so you can master it.

These notes are for a general middle class/high class British accent, sometimes called an RP. (Think Harry Potter.) All tips are from Gwynneth Rausch, edited for length and clarity by Rosalind Early.

Bea's American accent thanks to watching Ms. Rachel quickly drew reactions from American parents whose children developed British accents from watching "Peppa Pig," a British animated series for kids.

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