Foreign Accents in Singapore
See also: Filipinos in Singapore, Indians in Singapore, and Eurasians in SingaporeA wide range of foreign English accents can be heard in Singapore. American and British accents are often heard on local television and radio due to the frequent airing of foreign television programmes.
The Filipino accent is also commonly heard, due to the fact that there are many Filipino expatriates and low-cost workers living and working in Singapore in a variety of occupations. The Indian accent, spoken by Indian expatriates, can also be heard daily on the streets of Singapore. In addition, accents originating from Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia, with some possibly from Hispanic American countries can also be heard amongst the population.
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