Word
accentless
Phoneticsac·cent·less
Definition
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.
Examples
“She has an accentless voice that is easy to understand.”
“The news anchor is known for her accentless delivery, which helps the broadcast reach a global audience.”
“While he was born in London, his accentless English suggested years of formal training in a neutral British style to avoid regional bias.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From accent + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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