Essentially the 'proper' British accent that was (is?) taught as the formal pronunciation of the language. It isn't from any one region of the UK, instead being created as the accent to teach to fancy people, hence the name
It's the pronunciation used by a very small percentage of people predominantly living in the southeast of England. Most dictionaries and English learning textbooks adhere to this standard.
It's used in official pronunciations, broadcasts etc, it's the most posh British accent (aside from Heightened Received Pronunciation). As a Londoner, I would say that the majority of Londoners (especially elderly white Brits) speak with RP, whereas HRP is not really used normally by anyone except maybe the royal family.
7/10 today. Not bad for me. I tend to get the popular culture questions correct, which is telling of what I pay attention to.If only I was more interested in history instead of the lives of famous people. I don't even like famous people, but my brain soaks that shit up. Social Media, smh. Read a book about ancient Chinese feudalism, why don't I?
What does received pronunciation mean?
(correct me if I've made mistakes)
How he (and it will be a he at that point) is speaking? That's received pronunciation.
Those of us from the West Midlands would know that the local accent is about as far from the Queen's English as it is possible to be.
RP is what they used to have to speak on the radio and BBC.
Didn't know the dance at Rio answer.