Accent meaning in English

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Definition

an (American) accent: an (American) articulation, pronunciation; tone, intonation noun
He speaks with such a strong accent that I could not understand anything he said.

Examples

  • "My accent is stupid?"
  • "Unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent."
  • "Dr. Loblaw : Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the scientific study of anomalous speech patterns, also known as the "crazy accent contest"."
  • "and speaks with an American accent on Monday, Wednesday and Friday?"
  • "With a different accent and some nice new idioms."
  • "Bruno insisted I have dinner with one of the Chinese business people who attended my presentation this afternoon: apparently she thought I had a "cute accent" when I spoke Mandarin."
  • "How about if Jean speaks with a British accent on Tuesday and Thursday;"
  • "I'd like to point out that this list does NOT include 'loud coughing', 'mumbling incoherently', or 'weird British accent'."
  • "Maybe in a French accent?"
  • "Consequently, I suggest that Jean adopt a native English accent, to make himself easier to understand."
  • "I can't understand your accent."
  • "All the Delavigne employees have a stupid accent, mmkay?"
  • "Brian : For the last time, I don't have an stupid accent!"
  • "Brian : My accent?"
  • "Hannah has a strong Northern British accent, and equally strong views on many issues."
  • "I speak with a fancy little accent and my best friend is the Queen of England."
  • "I tend to think that Jean should speak with a British accent, like the Queen or Winston Churchill..."
  • "Brian : However, as you can see, his accent is still a little... strong."
  • "Listen to his disgusting accent."

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