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   What does accent mean?

   • Accent describes the sounds of a person’s speech. We all speak with an accent if we use our voice to talk (don’t use the word ‘accent’ to describe speaking with sign language, as this doesn’t include sound). Your accent affects the way you pronounce words. For example, different people might pronounce the word ‘scone’ in different ways.

   Accent and dialect guide for KS3 English students - BBC

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   What is an accent & why is it important?

   • When we discuss an accent, we’re talking about the way words are pronounced or the patterns of pronunciation linked to a specific version of a language. It’s just one part of what we generally consider as a dialect.

   Where do accents come from? Linguist explains why we talk the way we

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   What is an accent linguistically?

   • Most people are generally able to recognize certain accents, but linguistically speaking, what is an accent? When we talk about an accent, what we mean is the pronunciation differences or pronunciation patterns associated with a particular dialect of a language. It’s one piece of what we more broadly think of as a dialect.

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   What are accents & dialects?

   • Accent and dialect coaches Sarah Shepherd and Helen Ashton explain. Accents define us the moment we meet others. They pass on information about our lives – where we are from, our age and even our parents’ histories – and they form an identity that gives us immediate membership to an oral tribe.

   UK accents: it's not what you say, it's how you say it - British Council

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   Do you have an accent?

   • “Everyone has an accent,” says Adam Cooper, teaching professor and director of linguistics at Northeastern University. Getty Images Illustration When it comes to how we talk, accents are often the thing people focus on first. We love to do impressions, and certain accents even have an impact on what we buy.

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   What is an accent in sociolinguistics?

   • In sociolinguistics, an accent is a way of pronouncing a language that is distinctive to a country, area, social class, or individual.

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2. thelanguagenerds.com › 2023 › where-do-accents-comeWhere do accents come from? Linguist explains why we talk the ...

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   When we discuss an accent, we’re talking about the way words are pronounced or the patterns of pronunciation linked to a specific version of a language. It’s just one part of what we generally consider as a dialect.

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   In sociolinguistics, an accent is a way of pronouncing a language that is distinctive to a country, area, social class, or individual. [1]

4. news.northeastern.edu › where-do-accents-come-fromWhere Do Accents Come From? Linguist Explains

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   Nov 30, 2023 · When we talk about an accent, what we mean is the pronunciation differences or pronunciation patterns associated with a particular dialect of a language. It’s one piece of what we more broadly think of as a dialect.

5. www.bbc.com › future › articleWhat does your accent say about you? - BBC

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   Mar 9, 2018 · Do you have a secret British accent? Does your accent make you sound smarter? Has the Queen become frightfully common? Humans are very quick to judge a person based on accents, and are often...

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6. www.britishcouncil.org › voices-magazine › ukUK accents: it's not what you say, it's how you say it

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   May 17, 2013 · Accents define us the moment we meet others. They pass on information about our lives – where we are from, our age and even our parents’ histories – and they form an identity that gives us immediate membership to an oral tribe.

7. theconversation.com › accentism-is-alive-and-wellAccentism is alive and well – and it doesn’t only affect the ...

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   Oct 26, 2020 · Recent headlines suggest that accent prejudice (or “accentism”) is no relic of the past but continues to blight the university experience of many students. Even at northern universities ...

8. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesAccent and dialect guide for KS3 English students - BBC

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   What is an accent? Accent describes the sounds of a person’s speech. We all speak with an accent if we use our voice to talk (don’t use the word ‘accent’ to describe speaking with...