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Learning how to speak a certain voice can come in handy on a number of different occasions. Speaking English with a standard Irish accent will surprise colleagues and friends with the sound of the land of "emeralds" and make them forget the voices of Hollywood stars. You will speak like a Dublin accent if you know how to speak properly.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Pronouncing vowels and consonants

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   Lightly pronounce vowels. Many people, especially Americans, often pronounce the vowels clearly. For example, Americans pronounce the letter A as "ay"; Irish speakers will pronounce either "ah" or "aw". Note this when pronouncing each word, but especially words with the vowel in between.
   • The sentence "How are you?" would normally be pronounced "Ha-ware-ya?". The "au" (in "how") and "oo" (in "you") sounds are usually no different in American pronunciation.
   • The sounds in "night" (night), "like" (like) and "I" (me) are pronounced like "oi" in the word "oil". The word "Ireland" (Ireland) is pronounced "Oireland".
     • Although this sound is very similar to "oi", it is not quite. You will turn 'o' into a sound similar to schwa (pronounced like / ə /). Double vowels do not exist in American English and are pronounced the same way as when combining "Uh, I ...".
   • The schwa sound (the cry of the river people in the cave) is the same as that of the word "strut", which varies according to the voice. In the local Dublin accent the day vowel is pronounced like in "foot" (foot) and in modern Dublin accent (popular among young people) it is pronounced like "bit" (a little).
   • The / e / sound (as in the word "end") is pronounced like the vowel in the word "ash" (tro). The word "any" is pronounced like "Annie".
     • There are many different Irish accents with lots of little differences.Therefore, some rules cannot be applied to some voices.

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   Emphasize consonants. As a rule of thumb, Americans are often lazy to pronounce consonants while speaking. The words "ladder" and "latter" are pronounced the same in the US but for the Irish the difference is different. You should pronounce each consonant clearly (except as follows).
   • When / d / is the first sound, it is usually pronounced like / d͡ʒ / or the J sound in most English accents. Hence, "due" will be pronounced as "Jew". The same noises "t", will be pronounced as "ch". The word "tube" sounds like "choob".
   • There is a difference between "wine" and "whine" (complaint). Words beginning with "wh" will usually be read with an "h" sound first; try to gasp before you pronounce the word - it sounds a bit like "hwine".
   • An Irish accent turns the words "think" and "that" (that) into "tink" and "dat". Try this pronunciation while you speak from time to time.

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   Negative / g /. English has a lot of -ing terminations but you won't be able to hear Irish pronunciation clearly, at least in natural context. Whether you pronounce the verb or the verb, remove the / g / sound.
   • "Morning" becomes "mornin". "Walking" becomes "walkin" and many other similar words. This is true in all contexts.
     • In the local Dublin accent, a voice has been around for a long time, often removing all end sounds. For example "sound" becomes "soun".

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   Clear pronunciation / r / (also known as rhotic). For most American English speakers there should be no problem. However, if your voice is non-rhotic (removing the / r / at the end or in the middle of a word like "park" will sound like "pack"), pay attention to pronounce the "r" - for whether it is the beginning, middle, or last sound.
   • American and British English speakers will need to read a lot more than they usually speak. Try out your tongue and curl it in your mouth when you pronounce words with the middle or end ''.
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Method 2 of 3: Practice style, grammar, and vocabulary

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   Speak quickly but clearly. You won't see any Irishman saying "coulda, woulda, shoulda". Each sound (unless omitted during pronunciation) needs to be clearly pronounced. Your tongue and lips will be more active.
   • If you stop while you speak, you will use "em" to fill the gap. Avoid using "uh" or "um"; You will only use "em" only. If you can use it naturally your Irish accent will be more like a native. Irish people always use this word, so when you have to think about how to pronounce certain words, you already know which words to fill in.

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   Repeat the verb in a yes / no question. Usually yes / no questions are straightforward, so we just answer "yes" (yes) or "no" (no). Sounds very logical, doesn't it? But it doesn't. This is not the answer in the land of learned saints and scholars. When asked, you will respond with subject and verb.
   • For example, "Are you going to Jane's party tonight?" (Are you going to Jane's party tonight?) - "I am." (I have)
     "Does Ireland have unicorns?" (Is there a unicorn in Ireland?) - "It does." (Ireland does not).

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   Using the structure 'after'. The after perfect structure (AFP) is a characteristic characteristic of Irish English that has caused a lot of debate and confusion. This structure refers to a property that recently occurred in the following two situations:
   • In between the two verbs of the past continuous tense (repeat, used to indicate the action just happened): 'Why did you go to the shop?' (Why did you go to the shop?) - "I was after running-out of potatoes. " (I just ran out of potatoes). Do not be confused with the English word "seeking" or "searching for". You cannot "after buying potatoes" - otherwise you will not come to the store.
   • In the middle of the two verbs of the present continuous tense (used as an exclamation sentence): "I'm after performing on the West End!" (I just performed in the West End!)

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   Use idioms and colloquialisms. The Irish accent has many words and sentences that are different from other English accents. Many people will not understand what you say when trying to speak in an Irish accent but the change is required to speak like a native. Gradually, you will soon confidently imitate Irish speech!
   • Cheers: This word is not only used when empty, it is also used in common communication and used a lot. From cheers Used to thank someone or to say hello and goodbye. Use this word often cursed because Irish people often use it.
   • Lad: A word used for men but often used for people close to. As an additional piece of information, "lads" also refers to a group of men and female.
   • C’mere: Actually, the word "come here" has the same meaning in all voices. However, in Irish English this is a word of mouth meaning "listen" or simply "this" to get your attention. To begin a common sentence, you can start with "C’mere".
   • Right: This word can replace "c’mere". Right There are many meanings but often used for confirmation. Such as "Right, we’re meeting at 7 o’clock by the watch tower then?" (Alright, so shall we meet at 7 o'clock at the clock tower?)
     • Most British colloquialisms are acceptable when speaking with an Irish accent. However, avoid using "Top of the mornin 'to ya!" (Good morning, but the Irish no longer use this phrase, but only for joking purposes) and "Blarney!" (a colloquial word for Irish people) if you don't want to upset others.

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   Associated with melodiousness. An Irish accent is often said to have more music '' than an American accent. It has a pronounced lilt that is not found in global language variations. Practice saying sentences with a different tone like singing than when you speak with a native accent.
   • You will raise your voice higher than the natural tone at the beginning of the sentence. Lower your voice slightly in the middle of the sentence and then raise your voice again.

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   The Irish use a few different words from the Americans:
   • Runners: Usually refers to running shoes or tennis shoes.
   • Jumper: is a simple shirt style; sweater.
   • Yoke: This word is a bit confusing. Yoke is used when you want to say something but don't remember what it is called. Example: "You know the yoke that you use to clean the dust off the stand?" (Did you know the thing (yoke) used to clean dust off booths?) It meant something like Thingamajig or Thingamabob (the person or thing you have forgotten the name of). However, it is also a colloquial word for the drug Ecstasy.
   • Boot: This word simply refers to the rear door of a car. For example, "Put the food in the boot".
   • Footpath: Pavement
   • Ride: The man or woman is extremely attractive
   • Gum Boil / Mouth Ulcer: Heat mouth
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Method 3 of 3: Self-study

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   Hear Irish accent. Searching on YouTube, watching movies, and listening to interviews are great ways to imitate Irish accents. Note, however, people who parody voices - there are certainly many who do.
   • Brad Pitt, Richard Gere and Tom Cruise are not the typical Irish accents. Listen to the native speaker's voice; Irish news channels like RTÉ are best suited to learn. Note that the countries in Northern Ireland will have a different accent, you can try hearing Ulster.

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   Explore the country of Ireland. There is a correlation in language learning, you cannot be really good at a foreign language without living in that country, you will not speak correctly without living with a native.
   • If you travel, try to experience the local tones. Go to small restaurants and listen to those around you. Chat with street vendors. Hire a local tour guide to show you around. Get in touch with the Irish accent as much as possible.

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   Buy a book. Just like we have American and English dictionaries, you can also search for Irish dictionaries. In addition, you should find sources of colloquialisms and idioms to use when speaking an Irish accent. Try to invest your time and money in this endeavor if you really want to speak an Irish accent.
   • If the dictionary seems overwhelming to you and you're going to keep the books dusted on the shelves instead of using them, buy books about common phrases. Idioms and spoken language will help you quickly catch up with an Irish accent.
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“Gawking” is used as a substitute for “staring”, for example: ¨She stood there gawking at the new car.¨ (She stood there staring at the new car). However, it would be pronounced “gaw-kin” with the / g / mute sound.

Advice

• Listen to the interviews of Celtic Thunder lads and Niall Horan.
• Don't listen to Hollywood stars who imitate Irish accents. You want to speak with a real Irish accent, not just to impress like Leonardo DiCaprio.
• Note, in Ireland some words have the same meaning as the American way of using words, but there are other spellings.
• Get familiar with the International Phonetic Symbols (IPA). This makes it easier for you to understand book and website content about phonetics. Knowing the relationships between symbols and sounds that you don't normally use will help you remember what they are and when to use them.
• Listen to The Script interview. All 3 members have different voices and will help you know which voice you want to learn.