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accentless

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate ac·cent·less

adj. having no strong regional or foreign accent. You use this to describe someone who speaks a language in a way that sounds neutral or standard.

adj. lacking a distinct regional, social, or foreign accent. Often used to describe a neutral or standard pronunciation of a language.


SIMPLE

She has an accentless voice that is easy to understand.

CONTEXTUAL

The news anchor is known for her accentless delivery, which helps the broadcast reach a global audience.

COMPLEX

While he was born in London, his accentless English suggested years of formal training in a neutral British style to avoid regional bias.

Origin

From accent + -less.

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