Intercultural Communication

noun a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class

verb to emphasize or give prominence to something

adjective having a particular kind of accent

• Her British accent was so refined that it was often mistaken for a native speaker.
• I love how your Southern accent comes out when you get excited.
• That dude's accent is straight up gangsta.
• The artist's unique accent in her paintings set her apart from other contemporary artists.

noun the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures

• Acculturation is the process of cultural exchange and adaptation between different groups.
• Acculturation happens when people from different backgrounds come together and share their traditions.
• Acculturation is like when you pick up new ways of doing things from hanging out with a different crowd.
• In a globalized world, acculturation is like a melting pot where different cultures blend together.

noun a regional accent is a way of speaking a language that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people

• The linguist studied the variations in pronunciation caused by regional accents.
• I can tell where someone is from based on their regional accent.
• Her regional accent is so thick, it's hard to understand her sometimes.
• His regional accent was like a melody that reminded me of home.