dialect
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Are the Lomans meant to be Irish immigrants or is that a Boston dialect that is being affected when the cartoonish New Yorkese takes a breather?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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
Both men used a dialect coach, with Brosnan tasked with mastering Ingle's Irish accent, mixed in with a Sheffield twang.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Beyond the emotional character work Clarke did, which included studying the recordings of the trial, reading books on psychology, and working with dialect coach Tim Monich, Clarke underwent a physical transformation to become Alex.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
His Owerri dialect had a strong rural accent.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing dialect
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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Vivacious Vernacular: Words About Slang
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