Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pronouncing the letter R at the end of words is a dying feature of England’s regional accents, researchers at Lancaster University ...

Fantasy books and films are a massive hit with both readers and spectators. Although the tales occur in a fictional realm, the characters always speak with British accents instead of American accents.

Accents are part of who people are. They carry history, identity, and pride. From the deep drawls of the American South to the lilting tones of northern England, these unique ways of speaking connect ...

In Boston, there are reports of people pronouncing the letter “r.” Down in Tennessee, people are noticing a lack of a Southern drawl. And Texans have long worried about losing their distinctive twang.

It's a highly frustrating moment talking to a voice assistant that doesn't understand your regional accent. But a new voice assistant launched by the BBC will learn UK regional accents to ensure you ...