dialect

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In preparation to play the prodigal twins in “Sinners,” Jordan told The Times that he trained with dialect coach Beth McGuire, who also worked on Coogler’s “Black Panther” and its sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The distinct Bavarian dialect spoken in Munich certainly does not help in that regard.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 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

Fine, I’ll accept an argument that Sully’s offspring would inherit his jarhead dialect.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Both the girls nodded their heads and the elder said something in dialect.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway