Cyprus’ accent: sexy or not?

My sister lives in the States. ‘Say something – anything!’ she’s always being asked. ‘I love your British accent!’

To her, it’s just her voice: the one that orders coffee, calls the cable company, and admonishes her many dogs when they chew the couch. But to Americans, it’s catnip: a passport to instant allure!

In a recent study, the British accent was named one of the sexiest in the world. Well, sort of. Received Pronunciation (the Queen’s English) is up there at number 12; Scouse ranks 32nd; Geordie comes in at 41st.