Cockney accent

1. What is a Cockney accent?
2. Who speaks Cockney accent?
3. What is the difference between Cockney and British accent?
4. How do you say hello in Cockney?

What is a Cockney accent?

Cockney is the accent spoken in the East-End of London. It has been stigmatized for centuries but also has covert prestige, that is, it is a badge of identity for its speakers. Cockney is famous for its rhyming slang, much of which is humorous such as trouble and strife = wife.

Who speaks Cockney accent?

Cockney, dialect of the English language traditionally spoken by working-class Londoners. Cockney is also often used to refer to anyone from London—in particular, from its East End.

What is the difference between Cockney and British accent?

To sound like a cockney you will need to change the 'th' sound in words like think, thank you to an 'f' sound. So you'll say 'fink' and 'fank you'. Dropping the 'h' sound in words like holiday, hotel and happy will help you sound like a cockney. So you'd say 'oliday', 'otel' and 'appy'.

How do you say hello in Cockney?

'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England.