Lily Allen's Guide to British Accents (Video)

British singer Lily Allen charmed the world by singing her edgy songs in a West London accent. So we asked "Sheezus" to break down all the other UK accents

May 15, 2014

Everybody loves Lily Allen's London lilt, but not all British accents are created equal. After her Complex photo shoot, the "Sheezus" singer demonstrated how to distinguish between your Mancunians and your Glaswegians. Relax and take notes.

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Lily Allen's Guide to British Accents (Video)

British singer Lily Allen charmed the world by singing her edgy songs in a West London accent. So we asked "Sheezus" to break down all the other UK accents

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