Read these definitions carefully to confirm your understanding of the meaning of dialect and accent. Make necessary notes with examples to be sure you are clear.
Dialect
A dialect is a form of language with grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary that differ from other forms of the language. A dialect develops when a group of same-language speakers are separated in some way, such as by country, region, social class, or other form of grouping.
Slang can be included within a discussion of dialect, because slang is used by a particular group or people in a certain country that cannot be understood by people in other groups or countries.
Accent
Accent refers to a particular way of pronouncing a word or phrase. It is usually associated with a certain country, region, or social class (i.e., American accent, British accent, Australian accent, Indian accent). These differences exist because of the different ways of placing stress on word syllables, or different ways of saying certain vowels or consonants.
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