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sotaque · /soˈta.ki/
sotaque
sotaque/soˈta.ki/noun
way of speaking that shows region or first language influence
modo de falar que revela região ou língua materna
Having an accent is normal; intelligibility matters more than sounding native.
Ter sotaque é normal; inteligibilidade importa mais do que soar nativo.
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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