Is Geordie accent similar to Scottish accent?

Introduction. The people of Newcastle are called Geordies and their accent is also given that name. It is similar in some ways to Scottish English (compare the Geordie examples with the Scottish ones). People say ay for yes and there are words like bairn, which are found in both dialects.

Why does the Geordie accent sound Scottish?

‘ Accents are a reflection of the history of the area, so while the Scottish accent is coloured by Gaelic and Scots, Geordie and Yorkshire are influenced by the Celts, Saxons and the Vikings.

Is Geordie a dialect of Scots?

Although the Geordie dialect is similar to the dialects of Northumberland and Durham, and in turn shares much in common with Scots dialects north of the border, and with the English dialects of Cumberland, Westmorland and Yorkshire, it’s not quite the same as any of them.

Is the Geordie accent hard to understand?

Geordie (pronounced Jordy) is not just an accent, it’s an established dialect. It’s renowned throughout the UK (and the world) and is one of the most difficult British accents to understand. For this reason, if you’re not a Geordie, you’ll probably struggle to understand what the locals in Newcastle are saying.

Is the Geordie accent fading?

The main reason for the loss of old words is that Geordies aren’t geographically isolated any more. As a result the dialect words associated with those industries have also been fading away.

Why is a Geordie called a Geordie?

The name originated during theJacobite Rebellion of 1745. The Jacobites declared that Newcastle and the surrounding areas favoured the Hanovarian King George and were “for George”. Hence the name Geordie used as a derivation of George.

How did Geordies get their accent?

In Northern England and the Scottish borders, then dominated by the kingdom of Northumbria, there developed a distinct Northumbrian Old English dialect. Later Irish migrants influenced Geordie phonology from the early 19th century onwards. The word “Geordie” can refer to a supporter of Newcastle United.

What is the best accent in the UK?

The Scottish accent was voted the second most attractive with 51\% of people finding it the sexiest. While Queen’s English and the Welsh accent have been deemed the joint third most attractive (47\%)….

Accent	Attractive	Unattractive
Queen’s English	47\%	17\%
Welsh	47\%	21\%
Northern Irish	44\%	25\%
Geordie	40\%	29\%

Do Geordies say pets?

“There is no ban on words, such as ‘hinny’, ‘pet’, ‘love’ or ‘darling’,” he said. Bill Griffiths, from the Durham & Tyneside dialect group, who has compiled the Dictionary of North East Dialect, said that in general, the colloquial words in question were regarded as “friendly” rather than insulting or demeaning.

What do Geordies call babies?

Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child.

Did You Know facts about the Geordie accent?

Before we begin, it’s handy to know some facts about the Geordie accent to impress all your new Geordie friends. Here are some that you probably didn’t know: It’s the oldest English regional dialect. The northeast is the only part of England where the original anglo-saxon language has survived from thousands of years ago.

Which is the sexiest Scottish accent in the UK?

The Glaswegian accent was voted the sexiest Scottish accent in the UK, coming in at third place on the list. Edinburgh was a little further down the list, ranked at 13th, while Highlands came in at 19th place and Hebridean made it onto the list in 23rd place. The survey, carried out by Big 7 Travel, ranked the top 50 sexiest accents in the UK.

What is the Edinburgh accent?

It said the Edinburgh accent included “the posh restrained accent of Morningside residents to the slang in Leith”, commenting that “you can hear a range of accents in Edinburgh alone, but all are considered attractive.”

What are the most common slang words in Geordie?

Here’s our Geordie dictionary of the most common slang words, to minimise the chances of getting confused during your visit: Let’s start with a nice easy one. ‘Aye’ means ‘yes’ in Geordie. It’s also often used alongside the word why, for example: “Are you in work tomorrow?” “Why, aye man.