Canadian English
What word do Canadians often add at the end of sentences, like a friendly tag?
Eh - used to check agreement ("It's cold, eh?").
What is the local word for
"flip-flops"?
Jandals - from
"Japanese sandals."
What do Australians say instead of "Hello"?
G'day — short for "Good day."
Which accent pronounces
"p" clearly at the end of words?
Canadian English — it's rhotic.
What does "no worries" mean in Australia?
"It's okay" /
"Don't worry."
What is a "toque" (or
"tuque") in Canada?
A warm knitted winter hat, from French.
What does "kiwi" mean in
NZ English?
A New Zealander (and also a native bird).
What's the Aussie word for
"barbecue"?
Barbie -
Australians love shortening words.
Which accent makes bed sound like bid?
New Zealand English - vowel /e/ becomes more central.
What does "sweet as" mean in New Zealand?
"Great!" / "That's cool!"
How do Canadians usually pronounce about?
Slightly raised vowel, sounds like "a-bowt" - Canadian Raising.
What's a common vowel change in NZ English?
"Fish and chips" sounds like "fush and chups."
What's the word "arvo" short for?
Afternoon - a common Aussie abbreviation.
Which accent often makes vowels longer and wider (day → dai)?
Australian English - broad diphthongs.
What does "hang a Larry" mean in Australian slang?
"Turn left" - used when giving directions.
What is a "loonie"?
A $1 coin with a loon (bird) on it.
What's the Mãori word meaning "family" often used in
NZ English?
Whanau - from Mãori, meaning "family."
What does "bogan" mean in Australian slang?
A person with rough or unrefined manners.
Which accent uses many Mãori loanwords with unique sounds (like whanau, haka)?
New Zealand English - includes
Mãori phonemes.
What does "double-double" mean in Canada?
Coffee with two creams and two sugars (Tim Hortons slang).
Which two English varieties most influenced Canadian
English?
British and American English - mix of both spellings and words.
Which accent is NZ English often confused with?
Australian English - they sound similar to outsiders.
What does the phrase
"good on ya" mean in Australia?
"Well done" / "Good for you!" — friendly expression of approval.
Which accent raises vowels in about or ice before voiceless consonants?
Canadian English
- Canadian Raising.
What does "cheers" mean in NZ or Australian English?
"Thanks" or "Goodbye" - friendly and informal.