Little Girl Went Viral Online for Having “Conyo” Accent While Reading Textbook
A little girl speaking with a “conyo” accent while reading a textbook went viral online and entertained many netizens.
The “conyo” accent is a way of speaking where a person mixes English and Filipino in the same sentence. It’s often used by young people in the Philippines, especially those who are used to speaking English more fluently.
The accent usually has a bit of a Western or American tone and sounds very casual. Some people see it as funny or entertaining, while others think it sounds a bit “sosyal” or trying to be classy.
Although it’s often linked to those from well-off families or private schools, not everyone who talks like this is rich. It’s just a speaking style that has become part of youth culture in the Philippines.
Recently, Elisenoemie, a TikTok user, shared a video of her daughter reading from a textbook. The post quickly went viral on social media and received various reactions from the online community.
The child, named Elise, can be seen confidently reading her answers with a strong blend of English and Filipino, refer to as a “conyo” accent.
@elisenoemie #conyo #bisayangconyo #englisherahalata ♬ original sound – Elise Noemie
Her tone, choice of words, and clear pronunciation amused viewers, especially since she delivered her lines with such confidence and ease, as if she were casually speaking to her friends.
According to her mom, English has been Elise’s first language since she was a toddler. They raised her speaking English at home, which naturally influenced her way of speaking. Although Elise can understand and speak some Tagalog, she’s more comfortable expressing herself in English.
The child’s mom also shared that they never used baby talk with her growing up. Instead, they corrected her grammar and pronunciation, which helped her speak clearly and confidently at a young age.
@elisenoemie Pobreng conyo #conyo #bisaya #bisdak #bisayangconyo #filipino ♬ original sound – Elise Noemie
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The internet users expressed their reactions to the video:
