Why Do News Anchors Sound Alike? - Mental Floss
WEBLocal anchors who deliver the nightly news for affiliate stations are often vagabonds, taking jobs across the country, and those different networks prefer a General American accent. If an...
Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes - NPR
WEBSep 17, 2023 · New research from the University of Georgia shows that the Southern accent is fading. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks linguistics professor Margaret Renwick about the trend.
How American Broadcasters All Came to Sound the Same - Business Insider
WEBJan 16, 2023 · The stereotypical broadcast voice, which lacks a regional accent, is a holdover from newscasts of the 1970s and 1980s, experts told Insider.
Why Lupita Nyong'o Decided to 'Return' to Her Kenyan Accent
WEB1 day ago · On her new podcast ‘Mind Your Own,’ Lupita Nyong'o opened up about embracing her identity: “This accent is called Lupita!” Todd Owyoung/NBC/Getty Lupita Nyong'o on Sept. 12 Lupita Nyong'o ...
'Accent reduction': Racist or empowering? A look at the controversy
WEBJul 31, 2023 · To counteract bias, some workers are taking classes to learn how to speak with American or British accents. CNBC takes a look at some of the pros and cons.
The way Americans speak is changing and some accents may be dying - CNN
WEBMay 3, 2022 · Today, with about 8.4% of people moving, according to 2021 US Census data, and Americans connected through technologies such as social media, accents continue, usually slowly, to shift....
Accents Are Emotional - The Atlantic
WEBMay 16, 2024 · In the U.S., accents from the South are commonly described as “nicer” but less brainy. These sorts of biases can affect a speaker’s personal or professional success.
Accents News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
WEB5 days ago · Accents provide listeners with information about speakers, such as where they come from or what other languages they speak. However, accents can also be a source of listener bias.
Colin Farrell Explains Secret to His New York Accent in The Penguin
WEB2 days ago · September 18, 2024 10:47am. Colin Farrell at Tuesday night's 'The Penguin' premiere in New York. Cindy Ord/WireImage. Colin Farrell has not only a massive physical transformation in The Penguin ...
Accents - BBC News
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · 12 Jan. Big Little Questions. Anna Asks... Anna’s insulting question sends Amy and Chris on a quest to explore the world of accents. BBC Radio 4. Available for over a year. 14 mins. Arts & Ideas....
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