Would Link Have a British Accent?

He speaks in old english and pronounces words in a British way than an American way. For example, instead of pronouncing past as "Pass-Tt", he pronounces it "Paaw-Sst". For all we know, all Hylians could have British accents as the only Hylians we hear are Zelda and Rhoam.

What type of accent does Zelda have?

Zelda's voice sounds like a contemporary riff on the standard transatlantic accent taught to the actors of the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930s and '40s, but the actress herself (Miranda Otto) is Australian.

Is Zelda English?

While many are content to both play the game in their native tongue, others have lamented the English voice acting in particular. The English voices for both Princess Zelda and Mipha, a member of the Zora who plays a crucial role, have been routinely criticized by players.

Alexander Ross

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