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I'm a US native and have worked many years overseas. When I'm back in the US, people tell me that my speech has the distinctive character of someone who is accu
by wrp 5y ago
I'm a US native and have worked many years overseas. When I'm back in the US, people tell me that my speech has the distinctive character of someone who is accustomed to speaking with non-native speakers. I think the main differences are more careful enunciation and more carefully structured utterances.
- throwaway2037 5y agoMy mother also notices the same about me when speaking on the telephone. If I have been code switching for a day with co-workers, she will mention that my accent sounds different today!