In Boston, there are reports of people pronouncing the letter “r.” Down in Tennessee, people are noticing a lack of a Southern drawl. And Texans have long worried about losing their distinctive twang.

The Real Housewives premiere will bring the wonders of the Rhode Island accent to households across the country.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman in Australia who suddenly acquired an Irish accent after undergoing tonsil surgery last year said pronouncing words ...

Tonal languages are different from non-tonal languages because tonal languages are dependent on the emphasis and pronunciation, because how a word is said will affect its meaning. It is quite ...

American accents come from varied origins, mixing geographic, cultural and migration patterns. The Michigan accent encompasses the local speech habits of Michiganders. It is part of the Inland North ...

Mastering English can be tough for many learners. And choosing the right accent can add an extra challenge. But which English accent is easiest to learn: British or American? The answer is not as ...