Accent
The distinctive way a person pronounces words, determined by their geographical origin, social class, and background. Accent refers specifically to pronunciation, not grammar or vocabulary.
Real World
When Cheryl Cole presented on the US X Factor in 2011, American producers reportedly struggled with her Geordie accent, highlighting how regional pronunciation differences can affect intelligibility across varieties of English.
Exam Focus
Always distinguish accent (pronunciation only) from dialect (pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary) in your answers.
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