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.
In my country, people from different regions often have a strong accent, which can sometimes make communication challenging, especially for visitors.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He speaks with a big accent.
Say: He speaks with a strong accent.
Accents are 'strong' or 'thick', not 'big'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'highly pronounced regional accent' is textbook.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a strong accent
- thick
- with a
- regional
- pick up