accent
Example Sentences
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He spoke English without the trace of an accent and said he’s also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
One of American TV’s most familiar catchphrases had a new accent on it this weekend when a group of British comedians shouted, “Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Holm's family understand that the caller had a Jamaican accent.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
With my accent, imagine it’s 10 times worse with my family.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
She had a soft voice with a French accent that sounded very sophisticated to Nancy.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
Vocabulary lists containing accent
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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