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Photonic Speed Posted 11 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

Distinctive Regional Accent

I was wondering whether or not I've got an American accent. And also, if it is, is it a distinctive regional accent?

Also, any feedback is appreciated!

Here's something I recorded:

  

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It sounds like a touch of Chinese or another Asian accent. First generation Asian-Americans have such accents. Second-generation Asian-Americans usually lose the accents of their parents.

— AlpheccaStars

  • It sounds like a touch of Chinese or another Asian accent.
  • First generation Asian-Americans have such accents.
  • Second-generation Asian-Americans usually lose the accents of their parents.
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It sounds like a touch of Chinese or another Asian accent. First generation Asian-Americans have such accents.
Second-generation Asian-Americans usually lose the accents of their parents.
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Cool, haha! Emotion: smile

Thank you for answering.
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Photonic SpeedI was wondering whether or not I've got an American accent.
You do.
Photonic Speeda distinctive regional accent?
No. Only the slightest hint of something southern, to my ear.

CJ
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Oh, alright!

And a little hint of southern? I didn't expect that. Emotion: stick out tongue

Thank you for your answer.
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