cmack1028 549 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hey guys. Lately, I've seen a bunch of new Halfling characters that have been using an odd, distorted type of Halfling accent so I thought I'd make a proper guide for all you new Halflings or others that need to brush up on their current accent! Typically, Halflings have a sort of English accent from the modern world today, however there are some notable differences. Halflings have a difficult time pronouncing the letter 'T' during mid-statement, however they can easily pronounce it as the first sound of a statement, for example: Normal: This is a test statement. Halfling: This is a tes' sta'emen'. Notice how in 'Statement', the first 'T' isn't replaced with an apostrophe. The 'ST' sound remains pronounceable. Halflings typically don't make the 'H' sound when speaking. You can also drop the 'OO' sound in words, and instead replace it with 'E' or 'A' (You -> Ye, Ya), for example: Normal: How are you? Halfling: 'Ow are ye? Some accents don't allow the Halfling to pronounce the words 'TO' and 'TOO', and instead would replace them with 'TER', for example: Normal: What do you have to do today? Halfling: Wha' do ya 'ave ter do terday? Lots of times, Halflings won't pronounce the 'ER' sound at the end of a word and instead replace it with 'A', for example: Normal: How are you, Mister Proudfoot? Halfling: 'Ow are ye, Mista Proudfoo'? Again, the 'ST' sound will remain strong, but in the word 'Foot', it would drop the 'T'. Halflings typically don't pronounce 'ING', and instead only pronounce the 'IN' sound, for example: Normal: How are you doing today? Halfling: 'Ow are ya doin' terday? Remember, this is a very basic Halfling accent! You're more than welcome to throw in a couple more additions if you'd like to! Friendly tips: Your character will be able to pronounce the random consonants in the beginning of words. "Green" is not "'Reen", "More" is not "'Ore", etc. Many Halflings do not pronounce the 'TH' sound, and instead replace it with 'D' (That -> Dat). This is completely up to you, however when I learned in mid-Asulon, it was not a typical thing to do. Have fun with it! Mix and match to make your accent unique! I hope this was helpful! Thank you and have fun RPing! (Yes, this does apply to you master race Hobbits, too.) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman 492 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Awesome, good stuff Cmack. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free The Hobbits 859 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good stuff cmack, can a moderator pin this for him along with the new Q&A and archive the old Q&A by Bili? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valon (Yokey) 168 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Oh yes. Lovely guide. Very in-depth and useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanrahan 2983 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Oi'd be givin' this'un a loe'ly plus wun." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanader - Richard Tarus 197 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Pinned as request of Elder Bolo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt011011 166 Share Posted August 14, 2013 A very nice guide, mistah cmack1028. Perhaps one day we will be on a first name basis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moot 1719 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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