What is an accent in English?
An accent is how your pronunciation reflects your first language or region. You don't need to sound like a native speaker; you need to be clear enough that others understand you. Working on a few key sounds and stress patterns often helps more than trying to remove your accent completely.
Accent vs clarity
Everyone has an accent. The goal for most learners is clear speech—being understood without constant repetition. That usually means fixing a few high-impact sounds and word stress rather than changing your whole accent. Rozy gives you feedback on pronunciation so you can prioritise what matters.
Improving clarity
Focus on the sounds that cause the most confusion for your first language. Practise word and sentence stress. Speaking regularly with feedback, as with Rozy, helps you notice and fix problems.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an accent?
- The way your pronunciation reflects your first language or region. It includes sounds, stress, and rhythm.
- Do I need to lose my accent?
- No. The goal is usually clarity—being understood. Many fluent speakers keep a noticeable accent and communicate very well.
- How can I improve my accent or clarity?
- Practise the sounds and stress patterns that cause confusion. Use an app like Rozy that gives feedback on your pronunciation as you speak.
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