Bahamian English

Bahamian English is English spoken in The Bahamas and by the Bahamian people. The standard for official use and education is largely British-based with regard to spelling, vocabulary, and pronunciation. However, Bahamian English also contains a unique pronunciation system and certain vocabulary, along a scale with the local Bahamian (Creole) dialect. Moreover, perceptions of a standard are more recently changing toward American English and Canadian English; in particular, 21st-century news-industry and younger Bahamian speakers are often more influenced in their pronunciations by General American English, Standard Canadian English or sometimes even African-American Vernacular English.