Is she Asian?

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:26 am

Hey guys, click on the link and you'll listen to a voice clip.

I want you to tell me if the girl who's speaking has an Asian accent.
Maybe you find a different accent. Just tell me what you think.

http://media.putfile.com/Accent-31-82

By the way, it's not me. :D

MissLT · Post by **MissLT** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:33 am

What's Asian accent?

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:55 am

No, does it sound like it?

MissLT · Post by **MissLT** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:03 am

:? Don't know. Some Asians I know sound like White or Black people talking, and some just sound ESL. And I still don't know what an Asian accent is supposed to sound like, so no opinion, I guess.

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:08 am

Well, do you remember when your family moved to the US? How did you guys sound when you started to learn English? Didn't you guys sound Asian speaking in English?
I'm sure you've heard some of your cousins speaking like that.

MissLT · Post by **MissLT** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:12 am

Actually no. We sounded like Vietnamese with bad English. My cousins sound like people who are born here with no accent or California accent if you're defining it in teachnical term. My cousin's wife came here when she was two years old, but sometimes she still has that Chinese accent, which she pronounce some words really Chinesy. My cousin's friend was born in the States, but she has a strong Chinese accent when she's mad. Otherwise, she has American accent. So, what kinda Asian accent are you asking about? the born here one or the ESL one? :?

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:18 am

The ESL ones of course. Asian people who are born in the US or move there at an early age do not sound Asian. They sound white so I'm not referring to them. :)

Dixie · Post by **Dixie** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:49 am

And why do you need to know, J.?

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:12 pm

Well someone thinks she sounds Asian but I don't think she does. Maybe I'm wrong and she really does. That's why I need your help here. :D

MissLT · Post by **MissLT** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:59 am

Who's she? And who's that someone? I'm really curious now.

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:07 am

I'll let you know when you guys help me! :)

MissLT · Post by **MissLT** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:46 pm

It sounds Asian to me. And to make sure I gave it to Chris. He said it sounds like Hong Kong accent. Now your turn.

Lalee · Post by **Lalee** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:37 am

Thanks, Lennye.
I know you want me to tell you but I need more opinions here. When I get more, I'll let you know, alright? Don't hate me, please. :D

Annaa · Post by **Annaa** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:39 am

Why the media is removed ?

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