"'In a world that increasingly rewards sameness, accents remain one of the clearest markers of identity and difference,' said Noël Wolf, Cultural and Linguistic Expert at Babbel. 'This research confirms what many people sense instinctively - accent plays a powerful role in attraction, as we subconsciously associate traits like warmth, intelligence and confidence with the way someone speaks. 'The rhythm and musicality of the Northern Irish accent, for example, can suggest humour, friendliness and sincerity - qualities people instinctively respond to when assessing romantic chemistry.'"
"For the survey, Babbel asked 2,000 single Brits to rank 12 British accents based on how sexy they think they are. The Northern Irish accent tops the list, followed by the Welsh, Edinburgh, and Received Pronunciation accents. However, the findings may raise alarm bells for stars including Cat Deeley, Alison Hammond, and Jack Grealish."
A survey of 2,000 single Brits asked respondents to rank 12 British accents by perceived sexiness. The Northern Irish accent ranked first, followed by Welsh, Edinburgh, and Received Pronunciation. The Brummie accent ranked lowest, followed by West Country, Cockney/Essex, and Scouse. Celebrities associated with the Northern Irish accent include Jamie Dornan, Niall Horan, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson. European accent preferences placed Italian at the top, followed by British, Spanish, French, and Dutch, while Romanian, Ukrainian, Polish, and German were rated least attractive. Accent rhythm and musicality were linked to perceived warmth, humour, friendliness, sincerity, intelligence, and confidence.
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