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accent

[ak-sent, ak-sent, ak-sent] / ˈæk sɛnt, ˈæk sɛnt, ækˈsɛnt /
NOUN
importance, emphasis
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Erivo conjures the Victorian world through voice and movement and her Dracula, delivered in a Nigerian accent and crowned with bright red hair, is only one of dozens of transformations.

From BBC

Different accents and India's noisy streets can make accuracy a challenge.

From Barron's

The film would be premiered in 2000 and released after that to mixed reviews - including for the actor's Scottish accent.

From BBC

“The first responsibility is pushing the sled as fast as I can, together with my pilot,” she said in a German accent and near-flawless English.

From Los Angeles Times

"She does manoeuvre, but she is also uncompromising and lives her life, has never changed her accent. And some of the men can't cope with that."

From BBC