The term 'transatlantic accent' refers to a form of English pronunciation that was taught in America and the United Kingdom in the early 20th century, primarily to actors. It's a blend of American and British English and was popularized by classic Hollywood films and pre-World War II theater.
The accent features non-rhoticity (not pronouncing 'r' unless it's followed by a vowel), pronounced vowels similar to those in British Received Pronunciation, and consonant sounds from both General American and UK dialects. Today, it's rarely used outside of period productions due to its artificial origins and lack of regional ties. |