What is the world's sexiest accent? Edwina Bartholomew sparks intense debate on Sunrise
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Accents. Sometimes, they serve as a source of pride and identity, but they also tend to come with connotations of attraction and desirability. Everyone has their preferences, and that's a fact!
So when an online dating website survey revealed that nearly half of Australians admit that they're attracted to foreign accents, it got us wondering: What is the world's sexiest accent?
This topic had the hosts from Sunrise debating, with well-loved Aussie presenter Edwina Bartholomew at the helm. When asked if she had her own 'favourite', Edwina's response was not what everyone expected: Scottish accents!
'I think I'd take Scottish over French. Not to share too much information, given that my husband isn't Scottish, that probably reveals too much, but anyway...' she cheekily confessed, much to the amusement of her fellow presenters.
According to a survey by the online dating website eHarmony, the most popular accents overall were British English, and French, each at 41 per cent. Following closely were Italian at 32 per cent and Irish at 30 per cent.
The French accent was deemed the most romantic, with 56 per cent of respondents associating it with romance. Italian and Spanish followed, with 41 per cent and 16 per cent respectively.
British English maintained its reputation as the most sophisticated accent (42 per cent) while also being perceived as the most intelligent (44 per cent) and honest (32 per cent).
The Irish accent received recognition as the friendliest international accent (33 per cent) and the most humorous (40 per cent), surpassing the Scottish accent (30 per cent). Italian and Irish accents remained in the second and third spots for overall popularity at 32 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively.
People with accents enjoy an advantage, as 42 per cent of respondents believed accents enhance attractiveness.
The survey results led the talk show hosts to question why Aussie Chris Hemsworth topped the list for 'most attractive celebrity accent', with Shirvo quipping: 'It's something to do with his deep voice too, right, like that Aussie voice. It's nothing about the abs and arms.'
As for Australian accents, most respondents felt it is perceived internationally to be laid-back and friendly (70 per cent).
However, the Aussie twang didn't fare particularly well, with 44 per cent of respondents branding it 'bogan' and only 14 per cent considering it sophisticated and 21 per cent considering it exotic.
It looks like language truly has a lot of power, especially in the world of romance!
So, members, what do you think? What's the sexiest accent to your ears? And do you believe the humble Aussie accent deserves more love than it got in this survey? Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments section below!
So when an online dating website survey revealed that nearly half of Australians admit that they're attracted to foreign accents, it got us wondering: What is the world's sexiest accent?
This topic had the hosts from Sunrise debating, with well-loved Aussie presenter Edwina Bartholomew at the helm. When asked if she had her own 'favourite', Edwina's response was not what everyone expected: Scottish accents!
'I think I'd take Scottish over French. Not to share too much information, given that my husband isn't Scottish, that probably reveals too much, but anyway...' she cheekily confessed, much to the amusement of her fellow presenters.
A new survey has highlighted which accents are the most attractive to Australians, and you might be surprised by the results! Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.
According to a survey by the online dating website eHarmony, the most popular accents overall were British English, and French, each at 41 per cent. Following closely were Italian at 32 per cent and Irish at 30 per cent.
The French accent was deemed the most romantic, with 56 per cent of respondents associating it with romance. Italian and Spanish followed, with 41 per cent and 16 per cent respectively.
British English maintained its reputation as the most sophisticated accent (42 per cent) while also being perceived as the most intelligent (44 per cent) and honest (32 per cent).
The Irish accent received recognition as the friendliest international accent (33 per cent) and the most humorous (40 per cent), surpassing the Scottish accent (30 per cent). Italian and Irish accents remained in the second and third spots for overall popularity at 32 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively.
People with accents enjoy an advantage, as 42 per cent of respondents believed accents enhance attractiveness.
The survey results led the talk show hosts to question why Aussie Chris Hemsworth topped the list for 'most attractive celebrity accent', with Shirvo quipping: 'It's something to do with his deep voice too, right, like that Aussie voice. It's nothing about the abs and arms.'
As for Australian accents, most respondents felt it is perceived internationally to be laid-back and friendly (70 per cent).
However, the Aussie twang didn't fare particularly well, with 44 per cent of respondents branding it 'bogan' and only 14 per cent considering it sophisticated and 21 per cent considering it exotic.
It looks like language truly has a lot of power, especially in the world of romance!
So, members, what do you think? What's the sexiest accent to your ears? And do you believe the humble Aussie accent deserves more love than it got in this survey? Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments section below!
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