His accent [r]

[Boris Tatarenko]

I've noticed that Eminem pronounces several words with [r] in a strange way. I'm just wonder whether he's kidding or you pronuonce words this way in the US. (Officer, door, freeze, dancer, answer).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdF5Cumi2PI

 

[bhaisahab]

It sounds like a simulated African American accent. It's an appalling song.

 

[tzfujimino]

He's indeed pronouncing some words in a strange way. I can hear him trying to mimick non-native speakers of English.
But I believe he's doing it in order to create some sort of musical effect.
This is how he speaks when he is not singing.

 

[Boris Tatarenko]

He speaks normally in your video. Thank you. I thought it was a sort of an American accent.

If I translate it, I'll definetely say he's crazy to say such things. Although, when I'm listening to music, I don't translate it instantly. I just love how your language sounds ;-).

 

[PHenry1026]

It seems that sometimes he is imitating the rolling Spanish "r" and definitely he is sometimes imitating an Eastern European or Russian accent.

;-) Percy

 

[jwstesol]

Haven't you seen the movie of his life story. He was brought up in a black african descent neighbourhood in New york. His accent is genuine.

 

[Boris Tatarenko]

I know everything about him (of him probably). I'm the biggest fan :-D. I only wanted to clarify one more thing.

 

[PHenry1026]

I don't have to see the movie; I am black.

;-) Percy