What accent do Trinidad have?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian English (TE) or Trinidadian and Tobagonian Standard English is a dialect of English used in Trinidad and Tobago. TE co-exists with both non-standard varieties of English as well as other dialects, namely Trinidadian Creole in Trinidad and Tobagonian Creole in Tobago.

What kind of accent do Jamaicans have?

Jamaican Patois (/ˈpætwɑː/), (known locally as Patois, Patwa, and Patwah and called Jamaican Creole by linguists) is an English-based creole language with West African influences, spoken primarily in Jamaica and among the Jamaican diaspora.

Where did Jamaicans get their accent from?

With Jamaica being rich in exposure to other cultures due to the slave trade, Jamaicans learnt and adapted the accents of plantation owners and overseers. These ranged from English to Spanish to African and to a few other lesser populated ones. These combinations of accents naturally resulted in a mixture of accents.

Is the Jamaican accent attractive?

Whether it’s English or Patois, the Jamaican accent is vibrant and super sexy.

What kind of slang do they use in Jamaica?

Anyhow, here is a taste of Jamaican Slang, as compiled and explained by a very willing group of teenagers from St. Elizabeth, with additions by contacts in Kingston and all over. A mi fi tell yu! That’s right – used to show agreement with something you’ve been told A who you man? What are you up to? (literally means “who are you really?”)

How are the Irish related to the Jamaicans?

And although the Jamaican-Irish have long since inter-married so that the offspring of such couples is often not clearly Irish in accent or appearance, the Jamaican Irish retain a special affinity and connection to Ireland and the Irish which no amount of time can erase.

What does mi a go a door mean in Jamaica?

Mi a go a door. (I am going outside). Ackee- African fruit introduced in Jamaica in 1778; is Jamaicas national fruit and is the second main ingredient of Jamaica’s national dish combination, ackee and saltfish. Agony (ah-gon-ee)- Sexual orgasm or sensation of sex.

What does bald head mean in Jamaican slang?

Bald head- A Rasta label for one who is too caught up with the evil system—Babylon. Also is anyone who is a non-dreadlocks; usually white people. Bandu- A hair band worn by women. Bandulu (ban-doo-loo)- criminal; crooked activity; also means a fake passport/visa.