Accent Reduction
An accent is the unique way that speech is pronounced by a group of people speaking the same language. A person’s accent depends on many factors; however, accents are usually grouped in the following way: Regional Accents – for example, people who are from Texas often sound different than people who are from New York.
Regional and Foreign Accents
Regional Accents – for example, people who are from Texas often sound different than people who are from New York.
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Regional and Foreign Accents
Foreign Accents – for example, someone who was raised speaking English will sound different than someone who was raised speaking Spanish and learned English as an adult.
Accents are a natural part of spoken languages. It is important to realize that no accent is better than another. It should also be stressed that accents are NOT a speech or language disorder.
Can I change my accent?
Yes, with lots of hard work, practice, and the help of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist
Non-native English speakers Speakers What Sound pronunciation (consonants and vowels) Screenings Stress, rhythm, and intonation of speech You may be asked to read words, sentences, and paragraphs. The SLP will also listen to your speech in conversation. After all of this information has been collected, the SLP will determine what can be done to modify your accent and improve your overall communication. A set of goals based on your individual preferences.
How can accents affect communication?
People not understanding you
Avoiding social interaction with those who may not understand you,Frustration from having to repeat yourself all the time, People focusing on your accent more than on what you are trying to say. These types of communication problems may have negative effects on job performance, educational advancement, and everyday life activities. It may also negatively affect your self-esteem if you are having trouble communicating because of an accent. For all of these reasons, some people want to modify or change their accent.
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