British Accent Voice Over

The British accent is almost always associated with royalty, wealth, and someone who is extremely intelligent. It can also give off a more nefarious feel, and be used for a character that might be a villain, corrupt and cruel. It might be the accent of an evil queen or sorcerous in a video game or a bitchy, upper-class woman in an audiobook. The accent is versatile in its ability to represent someone who is trustworthy, to the other side of the spectrum of someone who might have a hidden agenda or malice.

You might have heard a voice talent use a British accent for luxury product commercials or instructional company videos. For certain eLearning or explainer videos, it might make the information seem more digestible and clear. Other times the accent might be used for a particular type of character. The British accent is almost always associated with royalty, wealth, and someone who is extremely intelligent. It can also give off a more nefarious feel, and be used for a character that might be a villain, corrupt and cruel. It might be the accent of an evil queen or sorcerous in a video game or a bitchy, upper-class woman in an audiobook. The accent is versatile in its ability to represent someone who is trustworthy, to the other side of the spectrum of someone who might have a hidden agenda or malice.

Debbie has decades of experience adopting the British accent for all types of voiceover narration. She has mastered what is known as the standard British accent referred to as Received Pronunciations or RP, and has been asked to speak it for narration in everything from product videos to video game characters. She is able to embody the accent’s sense of authority and its connection to wealth and affluence. Debbie is often asked to mimic the venomous voice of Cersei Lannister of Game of Thrones fame. She has voiced narration for many product videos distributed in England for the use of British companies such as Barclays and their explainer for Apple Card. She has also used it for video game characters, like playing an evil queen in the LOTR gaming series.

With Debbie’s theatrical acting experience she can effortlessly step into a British or RP Accent. Adopting an accent is not just about adjusting tone and changing the emphasis on a certain sound, it is about demonstrating an attitude of a specific type of person. The accent is a character all in itself and there is an edge in having the experience to easily transform the very essence of the way you speak. Debbie can easily personify the type of British accent you require for your voiceover narration, whether it be an uber-intelligent woman or a lady that might be haughty or a snob. Do you need someone who is more regal and wry? Someone who needs to sound more menacing? Debbie has you covered.

A British or RP accent can be used in a variety of voice narrations and is one of the most requested accents for voiceover. Debbie has spent years perfecting hers and can confidently personify all the various characteristics of the accent, but equally the musicality of it. Sounds are important for sure, understanding which sounds are more clipped or rounded is very important. But if the rhythm of a certain type of accent is not quite right, it is extremely noticeable. RP has a specific flow and cadence to it and mastering it comes from exceptional training, dedicated practice, and prolific use. Debbie has all three in spades.

Debbie takes great pride in her ability to work closely with a client, listen to what they want, and expertly craft a character and accent from there. She is often told she sounds like certain famous British actresses and is able to mimic the essence of their persona and energy. She can be mature but chic like the classy Helen Mirren, someone who exemplifies poise, confidence, and regality. Debbie can have a more direct and authoritative RP accent the likes of Maggie Smith, with her wry and textured voice. She also can embody the accent’s more alluring and sexy attributes similar to the way Cate Blanchet oozes sophistication and tenderness. Whatever tone you have in mind for your voice narration needs with a British accent, Debbie is exceptional in her ability to adapt and deliver.