Australian Accent Test — How Australian Do You Sound?
Instant Match Score
See your percentage match to General Australian
AI Coaching Tips
Get specific tips on what to adjust
Sound-by-Sound Breakdown
Vowels, consonants & intonation analysis
Get Your Australian Accent Score in 3 Steps
Our Australian accent analyser uses AI voice recognition to compare your speech patterns against native Australian English speakers.
Record Your Voice
Read a short passage aloud. Our AI only needs 15 seconds of audio to analyse your Australian accent accurately.
Get Your Australian Score
See your Australian English match percentage. We measure how closely your pronunciation aligns with General Australian — the standard accent used in Australian media and everyday conversation.
Receive AI Coaching Tips
Get personalised feedback on exactly what to change. Learn specific vowel shifts, the rising intonation pattern, and other adjustments to sound more Australian.
What Makes an Australian Accent?
The Australian accent has distinct features that set it apart. Our AI analyses all the key sounds and patterns that define Australian speech.
The Raised FACE Vowel
Australians raise the "ay" sound in words like "mate," "day," and "face" — it sounds closer to "mite" or "die" to non-Australian ears. This vowel shift is one of the most recognisable features of the Aussie accent. Our test checks if you're raising this vowel correctly.
The PRICE Vowel Shift
The "i" sound in words like "price," "time," and "right" starts further back in the mouth for Australians — "I" sounds more like "oi" to outsiders. This is why "Hi" can sound like "Hoi." We'll tell you if you're getting this distinctive sound right.
The Non-Rhotic R
Like British English, Australians don't pronounce the "R" at the end of words like "car," "water," or "better." Instead, it becomes a soft vowel sound. However, Australians do use a "linking R" between vowels. Our AI detects if you're handling the R correctly.
Australian Rising Intonation
Australians often use a rising tone at the end of statements, making them sound like questions — this is called the "Australian Question Intonation" or "High Rising Terminal." It's a distinctive rhythm pattern that makes Aussie speech instantly recognisable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Australian accent test.
Our AI has been trained on thousands of native Australian English speakers and can detect accent patterns with over 95% accuracy. It analyses specific phonetic features like vowel shifts, non-rhoticity, and the distinctive Australian rising intonation.
General Australian is the most common Australian accent, spoken by the majority of Australians. It sits between the "Broad" accent (think Steve Irwin) and the "Cultivated" accent (more British-influenced). It's the accent you hear in Australian media 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 Australian accent within weeks. Our AI coaching tips give you specific exercises to practise.
The biggest differences are: Australians raise the "ay" sound (FACE vowel), shift the "i" sound back (PRICE vowel), don't pronounce final R's like British English, and use a distinctive rising intonation at the end of statements. Our test focuses specifically on these Australian features.
Yes, the basic test is completely free. You can record your voice and get your Australian accent score with AI coaching tips at no cost.
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