Accent meaning in English
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Definition
an (American) accent: an (American) articulation, pronunciation; tone, intonation
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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