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As is widely known, English has reached the status of a global language and is nowadays used as a lingua franca. It is labelled «Global English» or sometimes even «Global Englishes», as it has, in fact, transformed into numerous distinct varieties, including Chinese English, Japanese English, Spanish English etc. English that is used nowadays as a means of intercultural communication is strikingly different from the English that once originated in Great Britain. The aim of this study was to explore different varieties of English as an International language (EIL) in terms of their pronunciation features. This study proves that English as an International Language is rightfully owned and strongly influenced by speakers from all over the world. It no longer belongs to a particular country, nation or culture, and does not have “a native speaker”.