Bermudian English

Bermudian English
Native toBermuda
Native speakers
63,917 (2016)
Latin (English alphabet)
Official status
Regulated bynot regulated
Language codes
ISO 639-3
IETFen-BM

Bermudian English is a regional dialect of English found in Bermuda, a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic. Standard English is used in professional settings and in writing, while vernacular Bermudian English is spoken on more casual occasions. The Bermudian dialect began to develop following settlement in the early 17th century and retains traits of Elizabethan English. Bermudian Creole is also spoken in Bermuda, especially among younger Bermudians.

Casual observers tend to have difficulty in placing the Bermudian dialect, as it differs from those that are clearly British, American, or Caribbean; they also note that the accent tends to vary between individuals. It is often said to sound American or West Indian to a British ear, and quaintly British to American listeners.