accents
n. countablen. the unique way that people from a specific place or social group pronounce words. It is the sound of your voice rather than the specific words you choose.
n. a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class. Often distinguished from 'dialect', which also encompasses grammar and vocabulary.
She has a strong French accent when she speaks English.
After living in London for ten years, his original Scottish accent became much less noticeable to his colleagues.
Actors often work with vocal coaches for months to master regional accents, ensuring their performance feels authentic to the specific setting of the play.
Commonly used with adjectives like 'strong', 'thick', 'slight', or 'broad'.
He speaks with a different dialect than me.He speaks with a different accent than me.Learners often use 'dialect' when they only mean the sound of the speech; 'accent' refers specifically to pronunciation.