The Bermudian accent typically sounds American to British ears and vice versa, so it's considered one of the most unique dialects in the world. Bermudian English is technically categorized as a form of American English and is said to sound similar to the speech and accent of Virginia and South Carolina.

Why do people from Bermuda sound American?

It's a sadly under-studied dialect to date but the consensus from linguists and historians is that it shows signs of very obvious Portugese, English, American and Caribbean influences; the American qualities you pick up may be something to do with how much American culture permeates through the island today, as well as ...

Where does the Bermudian accent come from?

Portuguese speakers immigrated to Bermuda in the mid-1800s, first from Madeira then from the Azores. Most came without knowledge of English. Eventually, they added a different accent, rhythm, cadence, and even vocabulary to the English spoken on the islands.