speech and accent

Speech is the way we communicate thoughts through sounds, words, and sentences, using our voice. An accent refers to the unique pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of speech that reflects a person’s regional or cultural background. It is shaped by where someone grows up, their community, and language influences, making their speech sound distinctive. While speech is about expressing ideas, an accent is about how those ideas are vocalized, giving each speaker their own recognizable style of speaking.