Antiguan and Barbudan English: A basic overview

Antiguan and Barbudan English is the standardised form of English spoken in Antigua and Barbuda, usually following British English spelling conventions. Generally, the dialect is non-rhotic, similar to many other Caribbean English dialects. Glottal stops are rare. Diphthongs may be pronounced as monophthongs, and vowel length destinctions are less prominent. Open vowels are also common, similar to British English. Questions may not follow the rising intonation of British and American English. Overall, Antiguan and Barbudan English is the more formal dialect spoken in Antigua and Barbuda, but it still holds many similarities to Antiguan and Barbudan Creole.