Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
regional accent
noun
/ˈriːdʒənl ˈæksɛnt/
Definition
A distinct way of pronouncing words that is associated with a particular geographic area.
Examples
- His regional accent revealed that he was from the South.
- Despite moving away, she still retained her regional accent.
- The actors were trained to adopt a regional accent for the film.
Meaning
The unique sound and speech patterns that vary from one region to another, often influenced by local culture and history.
Synonyms
- dialect
- vernacular
- local speech
