https://theindependent.sg/how-to-te...heir-accents-and-texting-habits-netizens-say/
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Like that really 几夠力的喁？
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They pointed out that Singaporean Chinese have a distinct rhythm in their speech, with their pitch dropping at the end of sentences, while Malaysian Chinese tend to end with an upward pitch.
They also noted that Malaysian Chinese often have a Cantonese-based accent, which differs from the Hokkien influences in Singaporean Chinese.
They also noted that Malaysian Chinese often have a Cantonese-based accent, which differs from the Hokkien influences in Singaporean Chinese.
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One netizen added that they should do the “Genting” test, where they would ask the person to pronounce the word ‘Genting.’ Malaysians typically go for the Malay pronunciation ‘Gen-ting’, whereas Singaporeans will go for the Gent-ing.
Another netizen commented that ‘Singlish is the biggest giveaway,’ since most Singaporeans pronounce “r” like a “v.” For example, their ‘really really,’ would be pronounced as “veally veally.” Or their “road” would often sound like “voad.”
One netizen added that they should do the “Genting” test, where they would ask the person to pronounce the word ‘Genting.’ Malaysians typically go for the Malay pronunciation ‘Gen-ting’, whereas Singaporeans will go for the Gent-ing.
Another netizen commented that ‘Singlish is the biggest giveaway,’ since most Singaporeans pronounce “r” like a “v.” For example, their ‘really really,’ would be pronounced as “veally veally.” Or their “road” would often sound like “voad.”
The test is so simple. Ask about retirement plans. Malaysian will give very precise ones. Sinkies can't, because the coolies know they can never retire