Why do some people have a stronger accent than others?

The reason that standard accents are perceived more favourably is probably because of the social and cultural pressures that operate within a community. So, standard English is perceived more favourably than regional dialects because of the social and cultural authority of those who speak with an SSBE accent.

Do accents really matter?

The short answer is: It doesn’t matter. The “quality” of your English does not depend on the origin of your accent. There’s no such thing as a “good” or “bad” accent. But an understanding of clarity in English, and how your pronunciation can affect communication, does matter, and that’s something you can improve.

Is a Russian accent hard?

The Russian accent can be difficult because it involves some sounds and some orthography (spelling) that is unusual for English. By pronouncing words, modulating the cadence of your voice, and listening to native Russian speakers, you can begin to develop a passable Russian accent.

Do all Americans have the same accent?

I think it’s important to keep in mind that not every American has the same accent… The accent depends on which region one is from. For example, the New Jersey accent is way way different than the accent out in Arizona. If someone out in England watches, say, Gossip Girl (and obviously

Why do people lose their accents in cities?

Cities are a major hotspot of linguistic innovation, but they can also lead to accent loss. Because Southern American English is stigmatized by cosmopolitan people, people who live in cities and travel the country will often try to “lose” their accent. While this isn’t everyone, it’s caused cities to sound distinctly more northern than rural parts.

What does a Southern accent sound like?

You probably have an idea of what a Southern accent sounds like. Southerners have a drawl, they say “y’all” and maybe even “howdy.” Surely not everyone in the South talks this way, but most of us are aware of the fact that Southerners don’t speak the same way as Northerners.