Scouse Dialect Quiz – What are the Scousers saying?
Scouse Dialect Quiz – Some people love the Scouse dialect, some people do not. This quiz is just for fun. Read on to find out a little more about the Scouse dialect. Or scroll down the page to take the quiz.
Liverpool is a maritime city in the North-West of England. It has been a major port for trade and migration since the 18th century. It has always had a large mix of nationalities, therefore, a diverse mix of languages. Despite this diverse mixture, Liverpool has a distinct accent.
My father and grandparents are from Maghull. Technically, Maghull isn’t part of Liverpool. However, the Liverpool accent is very strong there. Many people are under the misconception that Maghull and Kirby are part of Liverpool. They are not, I didn’t realise this until I was in my 20s.
This accent is referred to as Scouse. Even this accent changes depending on where you are in Liverpool. In Bootle, the accent is quite soft; however, in Toxteth, it is quite pronounced.
The Scouse accent gained fame during the 1960s, when the Beatles achieved worldwide success. It is also frequently parodied by comedians. An example of this is Harry Enfield in the 1980s.
So don’t be a Woolyback go head Lah give it a blast! Start the quiz below and find out if you are a Liverpool language Guru. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family.
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