accent
Example Sentences
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He mimics Streep’s accent almost perfectly: “‘Oh, I love that.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
"They couldn't understand anything I said," recalls Wallasey-born Morton, who speaks with a strong Liverpool accent.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
It makes travel easier, helps you learn still more languages, and gives you lessons in humility when, no matter how fluent you are, you realize your French will always bear an Anglo accent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
He spoke English without the trace of an accent and said he’s also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
I guess maybe I have an accent, too.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing accent
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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