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Accent vs. Dialect
Accent
/ˈæksənt/Examples:
She spoke slowly-she had the accent of South Carolina.You've got to get rid of that Boston accent."He speaks English fluently with no accent.
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This word has no antonymsDialect
/ˈdaɪəlekt/Examples:
The play features a mix of dialects from different regions.Her strong dialect made her speech hard to understand.Linguists study dialects to preserve languages.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- An accent is about pronunciation, while a dialect encompasses a broader variation that includes vocabulary and grammar.
- Dialect refers to a specific form of a language used in a particular region or by a specific group of people.
- Accent is often about the sound of the voice, while dialect can affect meaning and structure of sentences.
- You can have an accent without using a different dialect, and vice versa.
- Dialects can include an accent, but also involve different words and expressions.
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