Accent
A pattern of pronunciation distinctive to a particular region or social group, encompassing phonological features like vowel quality, consonant realisation, and stress patterns, without necessarily implying different vocabulary or grammar.
Real World
When Cheryl Cole appeared on the US X Factor in 2011, many American viewers struggled to understand her Geordie accent, despite her speaking standard English vocabulary and grammar throughout.
Exam Focus
Distinguish accent (pronunciation only) from dialect (vocabulary and grammar too) — examiners penalise conflation of these terms.
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