What Is An Accent?
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Accents are a part of our personal identity. It reflects our unique characteristics and background. Some people have regional accents, like a Southern drawl. Others have foreign accents which indicate to us that they were born or raised in a different country.
While an accent can be a source of pride, it can also be a source of frustration. It can affect communication if others have trouble understanding you or ask you to constantly repeat yourself. Sometimes it can impact job performance, self-esteem and even your social life.
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Would You Like To Modify Your Accent?
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Here’s the good news. Accents can be modified. Actors often need to change their accent in preparation for a specific role. Businessmen sometimes hire someone when practicing for a presentation as do lawyers before a major court case.
How Can SPEECH THERAPY AND BEYOND Services Can Help?
Though speaking with an accent is not a speech and language disorder, the person most qualified to guide you through the process is a speech and language pathologist (SLP). An SLP is trained to evaluate your speech pattern, sound pronunciation and the rhythm and intonation of speech before creating an individualized plan.