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accent · /ak.sɑ̃/
accent
accent/ak.sɑ̃/noun
way of speaking that shows region or first language influence
manière de parler qui trahit une région ou une langue maternelle
Having an accent is normal; intelligibility matters more than sounding native.
Avoir un accent est normal ; l'intelligibilité prime sur le son natif.
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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