brogue

Example Sentences

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If the little voice inside your head has recently taken on a new accent — specifically a rolling Scottish brogue — it's likely that you're not alone.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2024

Another prospective juror was of Irish descent — he had a faint brogue — and talked about his past as a waiter and how he liked the outdoors.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

The Rev. Patrick Killilea, Kalaupapa’s priest and de facto tour guide, welcomed the Toyofukus in his Irish brogue after their plane touched down on a recent day.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Julia Lester’s Martha is lovably earthy, but why does this young Yorkshire woman seem to have an Irish brogue?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

The gravediggers sweated heavily and knew their business and their brogue was Irish.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison