How is Indian English different from American and British English?
British literature plays a major role to influence Indian English language. The difference appears most of the time in pronunciation, but spelling remains almost same as Indians still accept “organise” and “colour” instead of accepting the american influence of “organize” and “color”.
What are the features of Indian English that distinguishes it from British English?
Indian-English speakers usually speak with a syllabic rhythm. Further, in some Indian languages, stress is associated with a low pitch, whereas in most English dialects, stressed syllables are generally pronounced with a higher pitch.
What is Indian English and feature of Indian English?
Indian English is speech or writing in English that shows the influence of the languages and culture of India. Also called English in India. Indian English (IndE) is one of the oldest regional varieties of the English language. English is one of the 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
Why is there no recognition for British English in India?
Therefore British English is the standard for Indian English. Probably that is why there is no recognition for Indian English because British English and standard Indian English are one and the same. American English has been invading India and the whole world by the mass media, Hollywood, technology etc.
Why do the Indians speak English?
The ‘Indians’ live in India, a sub-continent with many languages. They suffered at the hands of the British Raj and many spoke English as a result. Today they will speak their own languages although in my experience a great many also learn to speak excellent English,
Do Indians speak American English in the USA?
People who come to the USA from India rarely have difficulty in communicating with Americans, because most speak fluent English or have received their education in English. However, Indians speak British English, and there are many differences between British English and American English.
What are some unique features of Indian English?
However, Indian English is unique enough to stand its ground on its own. We spell the words as ‘colour’, ‘standardise’ etc., instead of ‘color’ and ‘standardize’, the former being the British way, while the latter being American. There are certain words that are spelt the same, but are pronounced differently.