Learn Benedict Cumberbatch's British accent (Sherlock) | Received Pronunciation

Learn Benedict Cumberbatch's British accent and how he changes it for his different movie roles whether it's American English for Doctor Strange or received pronunciation for Sherlock. Enjoy!
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[@fabihbrasil3131]

Love Benedict Cumberbatch. He's an amazing actor.

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

He is great, isn't he? Hope you enjoy the video!

[@xiaohuang9206]

超级喜欢BC，聪明勇敢低调有才华！

[@sandracastle42]

Also not bad on the eyes.

[@the.theaterkid6170]

Hey guess what!!! YOU SPELLED HIS NAME RIGHT!! you get a prize

[@johncagou9740]

Tellement d'accord avec toi ! ^^ ( So agree with you! ) Yeah I'm a French fan of Benedict Cumberbact ! B3

[@5MinutePsychology]

I like the way he changes his accents for different roles. He is really versatile.

[@brendamartinez6955]

yeah

[@skylarspalding3696]

He did the American English one, and I couldn't breath for a few seconds...

[@notgadot]

@@skylarspalding3696 i like his english in british

[@gotofalograce9926]

who would like a season 5 of sherlock?

[@cpulguz]

Only if there is a Johnlock kiss :)

[@boboauyeung9408]

Only if it is better than season 4

[@boboauyeung9408]

What I means is season four suck

[@samuelkurth9676]

I actually think that (as a whole) the series ended pretty well in the last season. I don't see the need to do one more.

[@saltbjorn]

Go To Fa Lo Grace99 everyone, but at least they ended season 4 in a way that closes the book fully

[@wanderlust3292]

I see Benedict Cumberbatch and I click... ❤️

[@EmanNagi]

That's what it's about really

[@soylemozdemir8658]

Me too😂

[@applekau5932]

same here hhhaaa

[@telegnes4500]

I hope he got paid for using his name.

[@selenafernandez2346]

Me too😍

[@asryn96]

Benedict is such a dashing and delightful gentleman, I adore his voice and accent. Cheers from Honduras 🖤🇭🇳.

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Thanks for watching Asryn : )

[@hannekjaer1]

❤️

[@user-mq6sk3us8f]

cheers

[@KuudeNamba]

Can he say "Penguins"?

[@kangaroo9816]

Repeat after him: peng-wings

[@gemmaw3218]

lol

[@elita8488]

He can 😂😂

[@glennkelly4058]

Pengwun was the first thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail.

[@mabo4165]

😄

[@ardiyiap]

I am one of those crazy-obsessed with Sherlock fans who would watch an entire 4 hour video if you explained the accents and slangs of just one single episode haha! I’m serious!

[@julia_btfl]

Me too 😂

[@kikyojji]

Lmao. Same.😆

[@lunamonir3073]

Crazy-obsessed Sherlock fans still exist! I’m not alone! A kindred spirit! Thank Moffat! (or maybe don’t, still not over series 4)

[@ardiyiap]

Luna Holmes-Watson If he doesn’t upload the video I’m requesting I will burn the hearrrrrrrrrt out of him...

[@myah528]

I would

[@AndreaCrossett]

This was a random recommendation from KZbin, and I couldn’t stop watching it. Watching someone break down the differences in accents is weirdly fascinating. 👍🏻

[@nildaschavins7200]

I followed "Sherlock" in Netflix and love Benedict 's voice and british pronounciation... Grateful to take English lessons with this great actor!

[@asterjorgensen6418]

me: *actually know nothing in linguistics* also me: *watching this, trying to understand all the definitions of sounds and talking like cumberbatch*

[@juliacoy-ybarra7953]

I love Benedict as Sherlock, he's the best since Basil R. But then, I love him in anything. 🥀💕😷

[@mayuri3132]

Next, Tom Hiddleston or Tom Holland please... 🙏🤗😍❣️

[@samuelkurth9676]

And Tom Hardy. Just so we've got three Toms.

[@chld.8447]

Tom hiddleston yesss

[@AD-eo8wj]

TOM HIDDLESTON YES

[@cuteanddorky2pm717]

Hiddleston😍

[@mayuri3132]

@@cuteanddorky2pm717 your photo profile is Nickhun 😍

[@hoiluongchung6481]

He's my motivation to learn English and British accent 5 years ago. How time flies haha. Such a charming person!

[@Angel-hb3ro]

I agree!

[@jenwong5494]

Please do Eddie Redmayne next! He sounds really posh but he also did an amazing Texan accent in one of his early films.

[@rossgeller_23]

HE IS LOWKEY SO FIT IN A WAY I CANT DESCRIBE BUT LOOK AT HIS JAWLINE AND CHEEKBONES HE ISNT STEREOTYPICALLY MEANT TO BE FIT BUT DAMN HE IS

[@kurishi_10]

I'm actually watching Sherlock in netflix and in my last season. So good! Love Benedict Cumberbatch

[@hey2775]

Same

[@aidemoijapprendslefrancais6903]

Me, realizing that I speak with more of a British accent than an American

[@nursima9496]

Yeah! I'm not a native but my accent most likely to British

[@nikisto]

@@nursima9496 same because somewhere in the middle of my learning of English I realised that there is British accent and American accent and I decided to try to learn British pronouncing

[@ingridlaskova1878]

What British accent? You think RP?

[@alexthebadassbadger5749]

I've never clicked on a video faster 😍 Benedict is my favourite actor, such a talented man and a kind soul ❤

[@AT-iz8cf]

Hello from Japan. It is for the first time comment. His accent is beautiful for me. I want to learn Benedict Cumberbatsch's british accent more. He is one of my favorite actor.

[@Angel-hb3ro]

He's one of my favourite actors too! Greetings from Egypt xx

[@alfredloch8471]

Finally the the video we all waited for is here !!

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Yeeeessss! Hope you enjoy it : )

[@irenicc.1046]

I became such a big fan of him after watching Sherlock.... Amazing Actor... Really talented✨🙌

[@angelawitherington5579]

Your videos are great! I'm American, Southern. That "j" sound, like in news, that is dropped in most parts of America is kept in the South. We say that sound. There are many sounds in coastal-Southern (the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida) that are the same as RP. I would love to see you do some videos on the similarities between the Southern American and Engish. That would be fun.

[@tiablack3260]

I’ve been watching these videos and thinking the same. Would love to see such a video. We use a lot of the blended words and such too. Also noted many similarities between southern British accents and southern US accents. And I notice when he is saying words in American English, he tends to have a slight southern accent himself. Or at least moreso than not. I’m also from the southern US, btw.

[@naturaljoe759]

Southern American English is about the closest American thing to British English.

[@polinatrusova991]

Now I think he is more incredible than I thought before. Love Benedict, he’s amazing ♥️

[@anouchka_d]

I love Benedict Cumberbatch ! He is a great actor, he is so genuine and he seems so nice. Thank you so much for this video ! I love listening to Benedict's voice and learning about the different accents ! Your video is amazing !

[@sevvalkursun16]

It was only this morning when I was discussing with my sister about how versatile Benedict is with his accents and suddenly I see this video in my recommendations! Thanks for the video!

[@kadiholmes320]

I've always loved learning new accents (which makes sense because my dad's a linguist) and my absolute favorite accent is British so thanks for breaking down Benedict's accept! I listen a lot to Benedict to try and replicate his accent and it really helps to have you break it down!

[@notgadot]

*favoUrite

[@francescaitaly1418]

Hello Tom, thank you for your videos, you are a great teacher: I really appreciate how you explain the features of pronunciation and the differences between the various English accents by showing how the various sounds are pronounced. You are very clear. I have just followed you but I am learning a lot.

[@conycatalan7995]

I'm a Phonaudiology student and this video has been really interesting, Benedict Cumberbatch is such a brilliant actor

[@kristiLB93]

Your videos are great! Always perfecting my English acting chops from your tips!

[@nishantshah3763]

Finally..... That's what I was looking for, thanks Tom😃😁

[@nar9is]

I love everything about Benedict Cumberbatch. He is brilliant ❤ Thank you so much for the video! ❤

[@rerere232323]

One of the best learning channels for certain, keep up the good work

[@brigittebergmann3472]

Hello Tom! Thank you so much for this gorgeous lesson! Love Benedict Cumberbatch! Very best and warmest wishes from Germany! 💙💙👍👍

[@leafmnn]

Hey, nice video! I really liked your notion on mirrowing accents!

[@Englishbits]

Thank you for such an interesting lesson breaking down the British accent!

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

My pleasure!

[@jezzarte3587]

This is such an amazing video! Thank you so much for all the effort that you put in this!!

[@albertolingan]

Gosh I can only imagine how much work you've put in this video. Amazing job, man. Love this video as much as I love Cumberbatch ❤️

[@cpulguz]

I love Benedict, I've been waiting for this video for so long! Thank you very much!!! ❤❤❤

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Woohoo! Hope you enjoyed it Celeste : )

[@mamymimma]

What a surprise! Thanks, you made me smile just today that I was feeling sad because John Peter Sloan ( maybe the most famous English teacher in Italy ) died at 51 😢 By the way, I loved The Imitation Game 👍

[@Aurora-gz7iu]

I am sad too! I remember when I was 10 years old and I used to watch his videos! He was so fun! And he lived in Sicily, where I was born 🇮🇹

[@anacheah8981]

My favourite of Benedict's works, too.

[@NightshadeMia]

me too

[@AliciaDF]

great lesson! I really enjoyed watching Benedict and hearing his posh accent 😍

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Glad you liked it Alicia : )

[@whaleoilbeefhooked3690]

He's hot af 😌🔥

[@aresjupiter847]

are ye talkin about yourself?

[@whaleoilbeefhooked3690]

@@aresjupiter847 possibly 😏

[@MS-nj1fq]

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[@n03liaa_]

This was very interesting! I'm an Spanish Cumberbatch fan and this really helps with pronunciation. Amazing job✌🏼

[@richardsleep2045]

That's really interesting, explains a lot, thanks.

[@manasisingh294]

This video was very informative. Thanks a lot, buddy!😄

[@MARA610]

This is a great video! I love all the examples, please do more videos like this.

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

I've just done one with Tom Hardy's accent - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5m6gaKqrcuhm7s

[@Darksilviah]

Loved this video, thank you Tom!! 💙💙💙

[@ninfadanzante]

Benedict is an amazing actor!

[@stradavisinului]

Quite nice and interesting. Thank you!

[@nataleewongwiwat6477]

I love him in the role of Khan. In Star trek into darkness.

[@elliotli4286]

This is so cool! there are so many subtle differences i never noticed lol Benedict Cumberbatch is so talented too

[@emiliecouillard8917]

I love this type of video !! It's great !! Benedict cumberbatch is a real genius when it comes to accents wow !

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

He is very good at doing them, I totally agree Emilie : )

[@susanm7641]

Thank you for this, it’s brilliant!

[@maryfilipinalifeinitaly588]

What a great video! Very useful..Thank you for sharing!! Watching from Italy

[@lucyna1090]

I love your videos on pronunciation. Thanks so much.

[@cerendundar3629]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@norhidayahmdyusof7841]

Thank you so much Tom for your interesting lesson! 🌟

[@josemrivero3544]

very useful tom thanks for the class youre a legend

[@heleneg525]

I absolutely adore RP! I first learned about it from actor Patrick Stewart. Tom, I teach English to immigrant adults in the US. I just found your channel and truly enjoy it. I have to say that my cousins, who grew up in the city but just 30 miles from where I grew up, say their words differently from me. For example, I say Monday, Tuesday, etc. They say Mon-dy, Tues-dy, etc. Drives me nuts! Thanks for your postings.

[@thephrontist]

Very informative. I learned alot. Thankyou 🙏

[@clarafrost3144]

Thank you for this amazing video content 💕

[@trofimova550]

Very useful and informative video. Also it's was interesting to learn different accents with examples from different characters Benedict Cumberbatchs movies. Thank you a lot for your videos

[@emmaaurora9282]

He’s absolutely brilliant. Adore him 💛

[@baecon9670]

I haven't clicked so fast in my life lol. Very good video u got!

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Haha glad you liked it!

[@SethMoriarty]

I am a French guy who isn't very good in English but I want to be better. Your video is really good for me, I really want to use the British accent (because I find it so interesting and sexy) and you help me to recognize differences in sounds that my French ear has difficulty perceiving. (And I'm sorry about my mistakes)

[@nickkoschak]

What an awesome video! Thanks for such a detailed explanation. Now I see the differents between British and American English better :)

[@chinmayd007]

I would say thank you so much 😊 🙌 💯 amazing way to learn and understand the difference with such clips. 😊

[@lekshmi_ind]

Benedict Cumberbatch is the best . Thank you for this amazing lesson. Next Tom Hiddleston please!

[@kristineanix5342]

He did such a great job especially those long lines full of lines that were jammed packed with info/analysis. Just ncredible how he could do that. I just loved his longer curly hair..

[@mncprez82]

Great video! Thanks!!

[@dc5656]

I love these videos where you compare AE vs BE pronunciation. So interesting.

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Awesome! I've just done one with Tom Hardy's accent - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5m6gaKqrcuhm7s

[@stefaniamissere6401]

I've seen all the previous seasons of Sherlock, l 'm waiting for the 5 series!! Benedict Cumberbatch is a very talented actor! !

[@cumberlay]

I clicked as I saw Benedict . You never know how happy I was :)) Thanks :)

[@Cris-oe6df]

absolutely well done! greatly detailed video, loved watching it. i also mirror accents a lot, to the point i often have to put it out in the open so people don't think i'm making fun of them 😂

[@frfancha]

Very good video, good rhythm, interesting comments, ... I like it!

[@errebusaether]

No.1 Favorite Actor. His amazing.

[@soonyatologan]

I love this kind of lesson. More please 🙏

[@katharinaletherberg8865]

very useful thank you. i’m in love with british accent

[@BobbodiBoo]

God, it's so interesting. I wonder when I will be able to actually hear this on my own) Brilliant!

[@moutace]

You 're better and better. Stunning!

[@ann-kathrin7439]

He is so amazing and talented 😍

[@leadcoloredgirl0707]

With Benedict and you much more easier to learn english 💜 Thank you! He is my secret love, because of him I started to learn english..... I am in the beginning by the way 😅

[@sweetkiwi9711]

Love this video!!!

[@emmablonk]

Could you please make a video about Ed Westwick’s accents (he also switches between American and his british accent while acting ,which i think is really cool to see) really like you’re videos btw! They really help me achieve a british accent myself ❤️

[@kamanisulochana6609]

I have watched the whole series. Its just amazing

[@AY-il7rk]

This is interesting... I was just thinking how good would it be if you made a video about Benedict Cumberbatch and this popped up!

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Great! I love it when life (and KZbin) does that :)

[@gioiapenazzi3061]

I long for a trip to London with this amazing video😍

[@TheLightOfMyWindow]

Fantastic lesson!

[@belenbravo9743]

British accents always have been hard for me to understand, because I leaned English with someone with American accent (it's my 2nd language), so I'm loving your channel because get to really understand and learn about British accents!! Also, I'd love to watch Tom Hiddlestone

[@ratatataaa7976]

I am an Austrian and I LOVE your videos!

[@iwona8894]

A great video, Tom ( as always 👍😁). Thanks for sharing😊 I adore Sherlock Holmes 😁

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Me too! You are welcome Iwona : )

[@aria.7480]

He's an amazing actor. I love him.

[@gautamjuyal]

You earned a new subscriber man👍🏻

[@mayramartinezg.4431]

My love Benedict 😍 I love his voice and his accent.

[@alinamenke1806]

Really nice video😍thanks for that. It just came up to me and I thought that would be really cool to watch and I was right 🥰😅

[@nursima9496]

It's 2 a.m in my country and I'm watching this... My love for Benedict Cumberbatch is unquestionable

[@moutace]

Great job!

[@OxanaKlachkova]

Thank u so much ❤️💕

[@castielargent7485]

I'm from Indonesia and English is my second language. My accent is pretty messy, got a little bit of British, American, Australian and even Indian sometimes. Watching your videos is so fun and it helps me a lot. You just gained a subscriber ✌🏼

[@user-cd3fm1op7p]

Enjoyed your video. As usual)

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Glad to hear that!

[@itslele03]

I follow your account for a while and I wanted to say a huge thank you to you for doing this and teaching us the variations and correct pronunciations 🙏🏼 thanks a lot 🙏🏼 I also wanted to ask which program you use to edit ? 🙈