accent

Example Sentences

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He has a casual demeanor and speaks English with an American accent picked up bingeing shows including “Entourage” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"They couldn't understand anything I said," recalls Wallasey-born Morton, who speaks with a strong Liverpool accent.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

With my accent, imagine it’s 10 times worse with my family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“You know, all of a sudden some 19-year-old with a Russian accent is showing interest in them, and they think they’re Brad Pitt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A beefy man with a bushy Afro and a Caribbean accent gives me a firm handshake.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas