Bermudian English

Bermudian English is a regional dialect of English found in Bermuda, a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic. Standard English is used in professional settings and in writing, while vernacular Bermudian English is spoken on more casual occasions.[1] The Bermudian dialect began to develop following settlement in the early 17th century and retains traits of Elizabethan English.[2]

Casual observers tend to have difficulty in placing the Bermudian dialect, as it differs from those that are clearly British, American, or Caribbean; they also note that the accent tends to vary between individuals.[3] To Americans, it sounds slightly English, while those from the British Isles find it more American.[4]