His thick accent made it difficult to understand him.
American accent
Frequency:
65
%
She adopted an American accent after living in the US for years.
regional accent
Frequency:
60
%
She had a distinct regional accent from the South.
Idiomatic Expressions for accent
Phrase: to pick up an accent
Meaning: to start speaking with a certain accent after spending time in a particular region
Usage: After living in Australia for a year, she picked up an Aussie accent.