TopicLanguage learning
akzent · /akˈt͡sɛnt/
akzent
akzent/akˈt͡sɛnt/noun
way of speaking that shows region or first language influence
Sprechweise, die Region oder Erstsprache erkennen lässt
Having an accent is normal; intelligibility matters more than sounding native.
Ein Akzent ist normal; Verständlichkeit zählt mehr als Muttersprachlichkeit.
Examples
Listeners loved her clear accent on the radio show.
He reduced his accent with a coach, but kept his identity.
Regional accent variation is rich even within one country.
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