Dialect
noun
A form of a language that is spoken in one area with local words and grammar.
She spoke with a Scottish dialect.
Often appears as...
- speak in dialect
- regional dialect
noun
A way of speaking or writing that is special to a particular group of people or subject.
The dialect of computer programming includes many unique terms.
Often appears as...
- technical dialect
- professional dialect
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A form of a language that is spoken in one area with local words and grammar.
She spoke with a Scottish dialect.
Often appears as...
- speak in dialect
- regional dialect
noun
A way of speaking or writing that is special to a particular group of people or subject.
The dialect of computer programming includes many unique terms.
Often appears as...
- technical dialect
- professional dialect
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Variation
Dialects often change geographically, even within the same language.
Driving across Spain, you'll hear different Spanish dialects.
Pro Tip 2/3Identity Marker
A dialect can reveal where someone is from or their social background.
Her dialect indicated she was from the northern countryside.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Uniqueness
Local dialects may include unique sayings and expressions of cultural significance.
New Orleans dialect has Creole influences and unique phrases.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Variation
Dialects often change geographically, even within the same language.
Driving across Spain, you'll hear different Spanish dialects.
Pro Tip 2/3Identity Marker
A dialect can reveal where someone is from or their social background.
Her dialect indicated she was from the northern countryside.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Uniqueness
Local dialects may include unique sayings and expressions of cultural significance.
New Orleans dialect has Creole influences and unique phrases.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Variation
Dialects often change geographically, even within the same language.
Driving across Spain, you'll hear different Spanish dialects.
Pro Tip 2/3Identity Marker
A dialect can reveal where someone is from or their social background.
Her dialect indicated she was from the northern countryside.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Uniqueness
Local dialects may include unique sayings and expressions of cultural significance.
New Orleans dialect has Creole influences and unique phrases.
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The secret messages of...
Runes are short, straight, and diagonal lines that make up an alphabet called the “futhark.” All classes of people spoke and wrote this language, in many different dialects. There was no standard spelling, they wrote the individual runic letters by pronouncing the sounds of their regional accents. Some of these inscriptions also bore the influence of other cultures
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
that she knows the dolphin has said, you know, so, sargassum seed or if she brings a rope or a scarf into the water, she tries to do that. And she can also type on a keyboard words out to the dolphin. So signature whistles and different dialects that she has, sort of, identified. So, this is really the only
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Corruption, wealth and...
But along the alleys, street signs contain words in Venetian dialect for the locations of old boatyards, oar makers and ferry stations, imprinting the memory of the boat-building trades that once kept life in the most serene republic gliding along at a steady clip.
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The surprising reason...
Each songbird species has its own distinct song patterns, some with characteristic regional dialects. Experienced listeners can even distinguish individual birds by their unique songs. So how do birds learn these songs in the first place?
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The language of being...
And if you're squirming or you're laughing or you stood up, or you're beginning to stand, you're speaking the language that I endearingly call "the language of growing up a fat kid." And any body-image issue is a dialect of that language.
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What Sperm Whales Can...
humanity they're doing things much like us they isolate themselves by language by dialect they babysit they have their own feeding strategies all of these things are happening and I think to the
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Neck Stretching PIPE...
rings can be lifted from her shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maja helps her express her feel well we never get to see what the
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The simple genius of a...
Graphicacy -- the ability to read and write graphics -- is still in its infancy. New chart forms will emerge and specialized dialects will evolve. Graphics that help us think faster
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Where did English come...
When we talk about English, we often think of it as a single language but what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other,
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Why Do These Women...
shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maha helps her express her feelings well we never get to see what
Video examples
The secret messages of...
Runes are short, straight, and diagonal lines that make up an alphabet called the “futhark.” All classes of people spoke and wrote this language, in many different dialects. There was no standard spelling, they wrote the individual runic letters by pronouncing the sounds of their regional accents. Some of these inscriptions also bore the influence of other cultures
Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
that she knows the dolphin has said, you know, so, sargassum seed or if she brings a rope or a scarf into the water, she tries to do that. And she can also type on a keyboard words out to the dolphin. So signature whistles and different dialects that she has, sort of, identified. So, this is really the only
Video examples
Corruption, wealth and...
But along the alleys, street signs contain words in Venetian dialect for the locations of old boatyards, oar makers and ferry stations, imprinting the memory of the boat-building trades that once kept life in the most serene republic gliding along at a steady clip.
Video examples
The surprising reason...
Each songbird species has its own distinct song patterns, some with characteristic regional dialects. Experienced listeners can even distinguish individual birds by their unique songs. So how do birds learn these songs in the first place?
Video examples
The language of being...
And if you're squirming or you're laughing or you stood up, or you're beginning to stand, you're speaking the language that I endearingly call "the language of growing up a fat kid." And any body-image issue is a dialect of that language.
Video examples
What Sperm Whales Can...
humanity they're doing things much like us they isolate themselves by language by dialect they babysit they have their own feeding strategies all of these things are happening and I think to the
Video examples
Neck Stretching PIPE...
rings can be lifted from her shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maja helps her express her feel well we never get to see what the
Video examples
The simple genius of a...
Graphicacy -- the ability to read and write graphics -- is still in its infancy. New chart forms will emerge and specialized dialects will evolve. Graphics that help us think faster
Video examples
Where did English come...
When we talk about English, we often think of it as a single language but what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other,
Video examples
Why Do These Women...
shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maha helps her express her feelings well we never get to see what
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Quote examples
Russell Crowe
Australian Actor
I was too kind of brave and proud to want a dialect coach because I thought that showed weakness in my armor. But then you just learn it's a more efficient way of doing it. A dialect coach is really important because it takes a certain technical responsibility off your shoulders.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
I've found that good dialogue tells you not only what people are saying or how they're communicating but it tells you a great deal - by dialect and tone, content and circumstance - about the quality of the character.
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Cory Michael Smith
American Actor
One of the coolest ways to start building a character is the way he moves his mouth, what part of the mouth he puts his words into, how he expresses himself, and there's a certain flavor you get with a dialect.
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Lana Condor
American Actress
When I am driving to an audition, I listen to the 'Hamilton: The Musical' soundtrack. It's super inspiring, but also, if I kind of sing-slash-rap along to it, it helps me with my pronunciation and dialect.
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Idris Elba
British Actor
Now there are certain things you have to prepare - like dialect and special skills. But in the moment, interaction between two characters on the page doesn't need - for me, I don't need to prepare that.
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Madeleine Stowe
American Actress
Working on the accent helped, enormously. I will tell you that when I brought Michael a correct 'British' accent, one that my dialect coach was happy with, he hated it.
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Dan Amboyer
American Actor
I did 'Christmas Carol' off and on through my teenage years, so I always had that dialect and that sound in my ear, which was so helpful. It became second nature.
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Prunella Scales
English Actress
I've always been fascinated by dialects and accents. In fact, I've rarely played straight English parts. I play character parts - and always will.
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Lake Bell
American Actress
I love accents in general. I'm obsessed with dialects, and I had to write a whole movie about it called 'In a World...
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Tanikella Bharani
Indian Actor
Earlier, directors shied away from having a character speak in the Telangana dialect but not anymore.
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Russell Crowe
Australian Actor
I was too kind of brave and proud to want a dialect coach because I thought that showed weakness in my armor. But then you just learn it's a more efficient way of doing it. A dialect coach is really important because it takes a certain technical responsibility off your shoulders.
Quote examples
E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
I've found that good dialogue tells you not only what people are saying or how they're communicating but it tells you a great deal - by dialect and tone, content and circumstance - about the quality of the character.
Quote examples
Cory Michael Smith
American Actor
One of the coolest ways to start building a character is the way he moves his mouth, what part of the mouth he puts his words into, how he expresses himself, and there's a certain flavor you get with a dialect.
Quote examples
Lana Condor
American Actress
When I am driving to an audition, I listen to the 'Hamilton: The Musical' soundtrack. It's super inspiring, but also, if I kind of sing-slash-rap along to it, it helps me with my pronunciation and dialect.
Quote examples
Idris Elba
British Actor
Now there are certain things you have to prepare - like dialect and special skills. But in the moment, interaction between two characters on the page doesn't need - for me, I don't need to prepare that.
Quote examples
Madeleine Stowe
American Actress
Working on the accent helped, enormously. I will tell you that when I brought Michael a correct 'British' accent, one that my dialect coach was happy with, he hated it.
Quote examples
Dan Amboyer
American Actor
I did 'Christmas Carol' off and on through my teenage years, so I always had that dialect and that sound in my ear, which was so helpful. It became second nature.
Quote examples
Prunella Scales
English Actress
I've always been fascinated by dialects and accents. In fact, I've rarely played straight English parts. I play character parts - and always will.
Quote examples
Lake Bell
American Actress
I love accents in general. I'm obsessed with dialects, and I had to write a whole movie about it called 'In a World...
Quote examples
Tanikella Bharani
Indian Actor
Earlier, directors shied away from having a character speak in the Telangana dialect but not anymore.
Example 1 of 10
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