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Bermudian English is a regional dialect of English found in Bermuda, a British overseas territory in the Western Atlantic. Standard English is used in professional settings and in writing, while vernacular Bermudian English is spoken on more casual occasions.[1] The Bermudian dialect began to develop following settlement in the early 17th century and retains traits of Elizabethan English.[2]
Casual observers tend to have difficulty in placing the Bermudian dialect, as it differs from those that are clearly British, American, or Caribbean; they also note that the accent tends to vary between individuals.[3] It is often said to sound American or West Indian to a British ear, and quaintly British to American listeners.[4]
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