dialect

Example Sentences

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She said her captors were all masked and spoke in the Syrian Arabic dialect.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

She whet his palate with detailed reports dissecting the southern Italian dialect spoken by his grandmother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Higher Brothers, known for blending Mandarin and the local dialect, is one of the main hip-hop groups originating from the city.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

With her principal cast surrounded by Hungarian extras, Fastvold roped everyone, from the dialect coach to the first assistant director’s son to Blumberg’s sister, into the dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

One night, I sang him a lullaby in the obscure dialect of his homeland, and he slept very peacefully.

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe