General American

General American (GenAm) is a term describing a standard, neutral American accent commonly heard in the media and on national broadcasts. It reflects a pronunciation that is generally free of strong regional features, making it easily understandable across the United States. While it doesn't belong to a specific geographic region, it often resembles the speech patterns of educated, urban communities in the Midwest and the West. This accent is valued for its clarity and neutrality, serving as a linguistic baseline in broadcasting and acting as a widely recognized American speech standard.