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dialect

[dahy-uh-lekt] / ˈdaɪ əˌlɛkt /


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He chose the name "Ossick Lass," using local dialect meaning "Urswick girl."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

To prepare for the role, he studied Benin influencers, music and dialect details many viewers praised for their realism.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Having a few weeks of rehearsal ahead of filming helped McEwen and Kidman to establish the similarities in their performances, as did work with Kidman’s dialect coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

His Owerri dialect had a strong rural accent.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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