The Knowledge Academy conducted a study involving 300 men and women who were asked to listen to a five-minute script recorded by English-speakers. By analyzing the duration for which each participant listened to the audio before turning it off, the researchers were able to discern the accents that were favored or disliked.
USA
Participants couldn’t endure more than 1 minute and 26 seconds of the American accent.
South Africa
Participants hit their limit at just 1 minute and 44 seconds of exposure to the South African accent.
New Zealand
Participants reached their threshold after a mere 2 minutes and 7 seconds of exposure to the New Zealand accent.
Australia
People reached their tolerance limit after a mere 2 minutes and 29 seconds of exposure to the Australian accent.
Wales
Individuals reached their tolerance limit after a mere 2 minutes and 44 seconds of exposure to the Welsh accent.
England
People’s tolerance reached its limit after just 2 minutes and 56 seconds of encountering the English accent.
Canada
People’s tolerance reached its limit after just 3 minutes and 12 seconds of experiencing the Canadian accent.
Scotland
The Scottish accent pushed individuals to their limit after a mere 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
Northern Ireland
Individuals’ endurance was tested to its limits, lasting only four minutes and two seconds when exposed to the Northern Irish accent.
Ireland
The Irish accent proved challenging for individuals, as their tolerance waned after a mere four minutes and 32 seconds.
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