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Why Do Speakers of Chinese Languages Have An Accent In English? | Improve Your Accent
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/04Ever wondered why some English speakers have a distinct accent? This video dives into the fascinating phonetics behind Chinese accents in English, using fun examples like Jackie Chan! You'll pick up key pronunciation tips and learn about concepts like 'dark L' and syllable timing to boost your own English speaking skills.
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
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US /ˈrɪðəm/
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UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
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US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
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UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
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UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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