RP Standard British Accent

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Description

RP, or the Standard British Accent, has roots in private schools, representing a posh, upper class, highly educated demographic, & by 1922 it was reinforced by the BBC, a.k.a. 'BBC English'. This monologue is courtesy of pronunciation coach Phyllis Cohen, highlighting many characteristics.

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Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Young Adult (18-35)

Accents

British (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
I can't believe so much time has passed since we saw each other at school. I said I'd heard the news and hurried home but everybody had changed. Robert Tess and Mary had pursued all together different paths and claimed the matter had been settled long ago while I was still in France. But I was worried we were worlds apart and I don't know what would have transpired at last if I had stayed. It had been an extraordinarily difficult decision but necessary. Just the same. Friends kept asking me all the time. Are you sure about this move? Aren't you afraid? In truth? I was. But in my heart I knew I had to leave that staying was impossible or so I'd thought at the time.