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Accent

countable, uncountable a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area, or social class a person comes from
a Southern/New York/Greek/British accent
a heavy/thick accent (= one that is very noticeable)
She spoke English with an accent.
compare dialect
singular a special importance that is given to something
synonym emphasis
In all our products the accent is on quality.
In all our products the accent is on quality
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
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Singing Accent

A singing accent is the change in a person's voice when they sing as opposed to when they talk.
Mark: Doesn't Sam's voice sound different when he sings?
Tom: Yes, it's his singing accent. Everybody has one.
by arandomguy77 January 28, 2014
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Coke accent

The subtle dialect of a collection English speaking men and woman claiming to have been raised in West Cork but now attend Psychology in Trinity while also deceiving the local public by masquerading as the grannies and grandad's of Ireland
by Not Edward, I swr April 9, 2022
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international British accent day

✿ | 26 October

✿ | the day where everyone speaks in their best, fanciest British accent. even if it's mockery or inaccurate, who cares? let's appreciate our brits!

✿ | little conversational example:
“How do you celebrate international British accent day?”
“By making a British accent, duh!”
“How do you make the accent?”
“Google is exis’ing very fine, ol’ chap, I can’t be your Google forever...”
“Oh! I see”
by diinosaurr_ October 25, 2023
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brAckets (in a scouse accent)

george harrison: brAckets (in a scouse accent)

girls: 😍😍
by georgeharrisonswife October 15, 2023
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F.A.S. (fake accent syndrome)

When "Asian" telecallers start speaking with a fake American accent after being on the job for a week. Usually done when they're meeting people for the first time; it usually disappears in a half hour or so because they can't escape the urge to talk normally again.
She was a pretty girl with a hot personality but when her F.A.S. (fake accent syndrome) kicks in she is so YUCK !!
by wangqiu May 18, 2014
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New England Accent

The accent of Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Parts of Eastern Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine. It's part of the New England culture. You'll see it on some TV Shows like Family Guy. The accent is declining amongst younger speakers, but older speakers will have a thick New England accent.
Examples of the New England Accent:

Jordan's Furniture - Jahdins Fahnityah

New Hampshire - New Hampshuh

New York - New Yahk

Red Sox - Red Sawx

Water Fountain - Bubbler
Speed Bump - Speed Hump

Very Cold - Wicked Cold
Turn Signal - Blinker

Roundabout - Rotary

February - Febuary

March - Mahch

Summer - Summuh

Your - Yuh
Here - Hy

Asshole - Ess'ole

Worcester - Wuhstuh
Cape Cod - The Cape
Martha's Vineyard - The Vinyuhd

Police - Coppuh
by Xxxxxxxxfanboyxxxxxxxxxx March 10, 2021
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