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American Accent Test — How American Do You Sound?

Instant Match Score

See your percentage match to General American

AI Coaching Tips

Get specific tips on what to adjust

Sound-by-Sound Breakdown

Vowels, consonants & rhythm analysis

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Get Your American Accent Score in 3 Steps

Our American accent analyzer uses AI voice recognition to compare your speech patterns against native American English speakers.

1

Record Your Voice

Read a short passage aloud. Our AI only needs 15 seconds of audio to analyse your American accent accurately.

2

Get Your American Score

See your American English match percentage. We measure how closely your pronunciation aligns with General American — the standard accent used in US media and business.

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Receive AI Coaching Tips

Get personalized feedback on exactly what to change. Learn specific mouth positions, tongue placements, and rhythm adjustments to sound more American.

What Makes an American Accent?

The American accent has distinct features that set it apart. Our AI analyses all the key sounds and patterns that define American speech.

The Rhotic R

Americans pronounce the "R" sound in all positions — at the end of words like "car" and "water." This is one of the biggest differences from British English. Our test checks if you're curling your tongue back enough.

The TRAP Vowel

Words like "can't," "dance," and "ask" use the /æ/ sound in American English. Many non-native speakers pronounce this too close to "ah" or "eh." We'll tell you if your mouth is open wide enough.

The Flapped T

Americans turn the T into a soft D sound between vowels. "Water" sounds like "wader" and "better" sounds like "bedder." Our AI detects if you're flapping correctly.

American Intonation

American English has a distinct rhythm — stressed syllables are longer and louder, while unstressed syllables get reduced. We analyze your speech patterns to see if you match the American flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the American accent test.

Our AI has been trained on thousands of native American English speakers and can detect accent patterns with over 95% accuracy. It analyzes specific phonetic features like rhoticity, vowel quality, and intonation patterns.

General American (GA) is the standard American accent heard in national US media, business, and education. It's the accent most associated with the Midwest and West Coast, and it's what our test measures against.

Yes. Accent is a learnt skill, not a fixed trait. With practice and the right feedback, most people can significantly improve their American accent within weeks. Our AI coaching tips give you specific exercises to practise.

The biggest differences are: Americans pronounce the R in all positions (rhotic), use different vowel sounds in words like "dance" and "bath," and have distinct intonation patterns. Our test focuses specifically on American features.

Yes, the basic test is completely free. You can record your voice and get your American accent score with AI coaching tips at no cost.

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