Below is the UK transcription for ‘thirsty’: Modern IPA: θə́ːsdɪj. Traditional IPA: ˈθɜːstiː 2 syllables: “THUR” + “stee”
How do people in Britain say water?
A: Generally, the British pronunciation of water sounds like ‘warter’ However, regional accents can flatten out the letter A, so the pronunciation is more like ‘watter’ which sounds like fatter.
How do you say hungry in British?
I’m peckish (British – means, a little hungry) I could eat a horse. I’m famished.
What do Brits call a drink?
Bevvy
Bevvy. Short for beverage, you would usually hear this word uttered in a pub to refer to the alcoholic kind, especially when in want of another round.
Why do Brits always say innit?
“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said. “It’s really cold today.” “Innit.”
How do Yorkshire say water?
However, what I do know now is that north east England is famous for its English accent and is commonly referred to as the “drop T area”. Locals here conveniently forget to pronounce the alphabet ‘T’ while conversing. So, words such as ‘bottle’ become ‘bo—el’ and water become ‘wa—er‘.
How do you say shower in UK?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘shower’: Modern IPA: ʃáwə Traditional IPA: ˈʃaʊə 2 syllables: “SHOW” + “uh”
What do British say for bathroom?
Lavatory, loo and toilet will all be understood, which is in many cases the only real desideratum.
How do the British say toilet?
THE LOO. The ‘loo’ is very common in the UK & Ireland, and is a safe and polite way to say toilet.
How do people in the UK say soda?
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the term “fizzy drink” is common. “Pop” and “fizzy pop” are used in Northern England, South Wales, and the Midlands, while “mineral” or “lemonade” (as a general term) are used in Ireland. In Scotland, “fizzy juice” or even simply “juice” is colloquially encountered.
What is food slang for UK?
Nosh – is slang for food. For example: “Shall we get some nosh before our lecture?”
How do British say snacks?
Appetisers. Hors d’oeuvres. Refreshments. Morsels.
How do the British say jelly?
Jam (UK) / Jelly (US)
In the UK, Jam is something made of preserved fruit and sugar that you spread on your toast for breakfast. In America, this is called Jelly.
What do they call Coke in UK?
If you are talking about carbonated soft drinks, those are called cokes. All of them are cokes. Except Coca-cola, which is usually ‘cocola’.
What is a very British thing to say?
I’m knackered – I’m tired. Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I’m pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you’re very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends.
What do Brits call a beer?
We use pint to mean a beer in a pub. ‘Do you want to go for a pint after work? ‘
What do British guys call their girlfriends?
‘Dear’ is the only real addition to the standard ‘darling’ that most couples will need, with perhaps a ‘love’ and a standard ‘darling’ thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.
What do Brits call a taxi?
Black cab
The famous London taxis are actually called ‘hackney carriages’ but in London we just call them ‘black cabs/taxis’. London taxi drivers have to pass a special exam called the Knowledge to get their license so if you take a black cab, you can be sure the driver will know the way.
How do you say shut up in British slang?
Synonyms of ‘shut up’ in British English
- be quiet.
- hush.
- fall silent.
- button it (slang)
- pipe down (slang) Just pipe down and I’ll tell you what I want.
- hold your tongue.
- put a sock in it (British, slang)
- keep your trap shut (slang)
How do you say water in London accent?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘water’: Modern IPA: wóːtə Traditional IPA: ˈwɔːtə 2 syllables: “WAW” + “tuh”
Why do British say cheeky?
Cheeky is a word used by English people to describe somebody who says something insolent or irrelevant in an amusing way. You might say “Don’t be so cheeky!”