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What is the sexiest accent?

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Jente Kater
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Accents can be used to entice someone or as a marketing tool to appeal to their deepest desires. The impact of alluring accents on drawing attention is commonly greater than that of looks alone. In this blog post we will be discussing the sexiest accents in the world.

French

The voice of the French accent is known to be husky in men and soft in women. Women tend to prefer men who have husky voices more because they perceive them as being masculine but not aggressive. The appeal of French culture may also be a factor in the popularity of the French accent. 

With its well-known culture, cuisine, and fashion, Paris is seen by many as the romance capital of the world. Additionally, French citizens frequently conform to Western ideals of beauty, which can also be a factor. 

Not to be forgotten is the French ‘u’ as in une. You too can make this incredibly seductive vowel by simply saying “eeeee,” pouting, and voila! This vowel closely resembles the selfie face, which emphasizes cheekbones and takes the form of kissing. 

French has 13 oral vowels and four nasal vowels, plus three semivowels and three glides, totaling 23. American English is 14-16. As a vowel-filled language, it makes sense that French is so breathy.

British

Babel surveyed 7500 people in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Canada about the impact native accents have on foreign speakers learning their language. 

32% of respondents described the British accents as sophisticated, while 29% described it as 29%. In comparison to American English, which is more well-spoken and professional, UK English uses different expressions. 

Furthermore, speaking informally is uncommon in UK English. The British accent appears more musical as the tone is more soft and light. People often interpret a foreign accent as more interesting and seductive because we value the unusual. 

As mentioned, culture and traditions can also influence how attractive an accent is. Like the well-known Royal Family, which lends the accent its already-sophisticated appearance.

Spanish

Spanish is a Romance language, and many people associate its tone of voice with passion. A “Latin temperament” characterizes Spanish speakers. 

People associate it with passionate acts including such dancing and living life fully. Almost anything sounds sexy because of the seductive tone of the voice. Additionally, Latino and Spanish speakers have long been romanticized in media like music and film. 

Spanish, for example, has softer consonants and longer vowels than Germanic (such as German and English) and Slavic languages (like Russian and Polish). This assists speakers in making their words flow more easily together. 

Irish

According to a 2019 poll, the Irish accent is the world’s sexiest accent. The Irish accent is heard in movies, and many well-known Irish musicians, including U2 and Hozier, increase the likelihood that the accent will become even more attractive. 

Additionally, Irish voices (and people as a whole) are known to be humorous and well-liked all over the world, which adds to their charm. Even Irish culture, like St. Patrick’s Day has spread, making people feel more at home with the accent. 

Furthermore, it is claimed that the accent tends to be reassuring. It might be as a result of the poetic language that is regularly used and the sentences’ rhythmic flow.

Italian

A number of key factors play an important role in ringing people’s hearts with the Italian accent, one of which is that the accent itself is very melodic and pleasing to the ears. 

Furthermore, the Italians have traveled around the world for generations to spread and preserve their culture, giving the language a beautiful authenticity. Italians have a strong presence in America, influencing their movies, TV shows, music, and culture, which has spread throughout the world. 

Generations have grown up watching films that romanticize Italy. Pop culture portrays Italy as a stunning location with gorgeous people speaking in sultry and alluring accents.

Furthermore, Italians are known for their fashion and artistic flair, which many find appealing. These elements can influence the Italian accent to be regarded as one of the most attractive. And, of course, the language in itself is romantic. 

Trinidadian

The accent is known to be smooth, and is especially charming on women. The accent sounds chirpy and happy, even when they are angry, they sound sprightly. 

Moreover, the accent can also be described as calming and soothing that lulls its listeners into submission. Having hypnotizing charms which aligns with their beautiful culture. 

So, which accent is the best?

To be fair, cultural factors can also influence whether one accent is more appealing than the other. That being said, what a person finds attractive is entirely subjective. 

Some people prefer the Italian accent, while others prefer the Irish accent; two completely different tones that are considered to be among the best accents. Each accent has a distinct characteristic that distinguishes it.

What accent do you prefer? Tell us in the comments!

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About Jente Kater
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Jente Kater is the founder and CEO of Voicebooking.com, the fastest growing voice acting agency in Europe. It maintains a web shop format and provides 24-hour delivery by professional voice talents, who record in their native tongue from locations around the world. Jente loves writing about audio-visual communication, copywriting, media and radio. Prior to Voicebooking.com he was a DJ for various national radio stations in the Netherlands. In his spare time Jente still records voice overs.
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