Received Pronunciation
Also called RP
Received Pronunciation, or RP, is a standard accent of southern British English long associated with education, broadcasting and higher social status.
It is often used for upper-class or formal characters, and many actors learn it as one of their accents.
In use
The part is RP, so lose the Yorkshire.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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