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podficmeta2011-01-28 09:23 pm
zvi) wrote in podficmeta2011-01-28 09:23 pm
Submitted Discussion: Non-native speakers
How do you feel about non-native speakers recording a podfic?
Like, I'm playing with the thought of doing this fic, but English is not my native tongue. I don't think my pronunciation sucks *that* much, but still...
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When the speaker's accent conflicts with the text, then it would be a problem — but one I've never encountered.
Checked out the Farm in Iowa recording and I didn't hear *any* accent at all. That's probably because Wisconsin is pretty close to Iowa in terms of flat, nasal pronunciations.
The important point is there are so many Englishes! Celebrate diversity!