Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dialect-coach

Noun

/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt koʊtʃ/

Definition

A professional who provides instruction to individuals on how to speak in a particular dialect.

Examples

The actor hired a dialect coach to master the British accent for his role.
Many theater companies employ a dialect coach to ensure authenticity in character portrayals.
She worked with a dialect coach to reduce her regional accent for her job interview.

Meaning

Dialect coaches help individuals perfect their speech patterns, accents, and intonations to emulate a specific regional or cultural way of speaking, often for performances, media, or personal development.