strong accent — noticeable accent
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A way of speaking in which someone's accent is very clear and easy to notice, often making it obvious where they are from.
Say it like a native
Textbook He speaks with a highly pronounced regional accent.
Native He's got a strong accent.
Natural; 'highly pronounced regional accent' is textbook.
Pattern: have a strong accent; speak with a strong accent
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ He speaks with a big accent.
✓ He speaks with a strong accent.
Accents are 'strong' or 'thick', not 'big'.
Common collocations
a strong accent— thick, with a, regional, pick up
Don't confuse it
A 'slight accent' means the accent is only a little noticeable, while a 'strong accent' is much more obvious.