WorxSep 25, 2025

Should you copy a person's accent when pronouncing their name?

https://lemmynsfw.com/post/30973507

Should you copy a person's accent when pronouncing their name? - Lemmy NSFW

For example, an English person might introduce themselves as “Bob”, whereas an American with the same name might introduce themselves as “Bahb”. (Sorry, don’t know the phonetic alphabet but hopefully you get my gist) Should you pronounce those two people’s names the same, with your own natural accent, or should you copy how the person says their own name?

Show threadlumpenproletariat
I would probably be a bit offended and think you were making fun of my accent if you copied me.
Sep 25, 2025 at 6:00amWeb
Show threadpulsewidthSep 25, 2025

I’d be happy they made the effort to try.

A name is just the noise another person makes to get your attention or address you. If they make the wrong noise - it’s not gonna work as well.

Show threadlumpenproletariatSep 25, 2025

They can try…by saying my name.

You don’t need to copy my Australian accent to say my name.