Grammar fix
strong accent
noticeable accent
A way of speaking in which someone's accent is very clear and easy to notice, often making it obvious where they are from.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Even after living here for years, Maria still has a strong accent when she speaks English.communication
- In my country, people from different regions often have a strong accent, which can sometimes make communication challenging, especially for visitors.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: have a strong accent; speak with a strong accent
WrongHe speaks with a big accent.
RightHe speaks with a strong accent.
Accents are 'strong' or 'thick', not 'big'.
Patternhave a strong accent; speak with a strong accent
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'highly pronounced regional accent' is textbook.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a strong accentthickwith aregionalpick up
Don't confuse it
A 'slight accent' means the accent is only a little noticeable, while a 'strong accent' is much more obvious.