Vancouver definitely has its own regional accents.
Where I live, Richmond, people speak with a more syllable-timed rhythm. So you’ll hear words like “please” become “pe-lease” and “blue” become “buh-lue”.
What’s also fascinating is the use of Cantonese loanwords. So you often hear “aa” or a “ge” at the end of sentences. As in:
> "Don't be late, aa." (Translation: "Please make sure you aren't late.")
Or:
> “It’s raining, ge.” (Translation: “It’s definitely raining.”)
There’s also terms unique to Richmond:
* “Drink tea” = Dim Sim
* “Uncle / Auntie” = any adult you’re friendly to who’s not a blood relative
* “Rice rocket” = heavily modified and loud Japanese cars
This way of talking is actually infectious. I call a pineapple bun a “bolo bun”. Which is a term you don’t hear much outside Richmond.
Chris Trottier
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