Trinidadian and Tobagonian English
Trinidadian and Tobagonian English or Trinidadian and Tobagonian Standard English is a dialect of English used in Trinidad and Tobago. TE co-exists with both non-standard varieties of English as well as other dialects, namely Trinidadian Creole in Trinidad and Tobagonian Creole in Tobago. Both islands as one consider the dialect as Trinbagonian Creole.
Trinidadian English was originally based on a standard of British English, including having a non-rhotic accent. Located in the Americas, TE now uses many Americanisms, including apartment and trunk. It is understandable by speakers of international standard English, although it uses a number of terms that are unique to it, such as "to lime", meaning "to hang out". Speech in Trinidad may vary by location and circumstance and is often remarked for its "sing-song" intonation.
