Canadian Accent Test — How Canadian Do You Sound?
Instant Match Score
See your percentage match to General Canadian
AI Coaching Tips
Get specific tips on what to adjust
Sound-by-Sound Breakdown
Vowels, consonants & intonation analysis
Get Your Canadian Accent Score in 3 Steps
Our Canadian accent analyser uses AI voice recognition to compare your speech patterns against native Canadian English speakers.
Record Your Voice
Read a short passage aloud. Our AI only needs 15 seconds of audio to analyse your Canadian accent accurately.
Get Your Canadian Score
See your Canadian English match percentage. We measure how closely your pronunciation aligns with General Canadian — the standard accent used in Canadian media and everyday conversation.
Receive AI Coaching Tips
Get personalised feedback on exactly what to change. Learn Canadian Raising, the Canadian Shift, and the distinctive "eh" intonation to sound more Canadian.
What Makes an Canadian Accent?
The Canadian accent has distinct features that set it apart. Our AI analyses all the key sounds and patterns that define Canadian speech.
Canadian Raising
The most distinctive Canadian sound: the "OU" and "I" diphthongs are raised before voiceless consonants. "About" sounds closer to "aboot," "out" closer to "oat," and "right" has a higher starting point than "ride." This subtle vowel shift is what makes Canadian speech instantly recognizable. Our test checks if you're producing this signature Canadian sound.
The Canadian Shift
Canadian English features a systematic lowering and backing of short front vowels. "Bat" sounds closer to "bet," "bet" sounds closer to "bit," and "bit" moves further back in the mouth. This chain shift gives Canadian speech its distinctive relaxed quality. Our AI detects if your vowels follow this Canadian pattern.
The COT-CAUGHT Merger
In Canadian English, words like "cot" and "caught," "Don" and "dawn," "stock" and "stalk" are pronounced identically. This vowel merger is nearly universal across Canada, unlike in parts of the US where these remain distinct. We'll tell you if you're producing this merged vowel the Canadian way.
Canadian Eh & Intonation
The famous Canadian "eh?" isn't just a stereotype — it's a real discourse marker with rising intonation, used to seek confirmation or include the listener. Canadian speech also features a generally friendlier, more questioning intonation pattern than American English. This rising tone at the end of statements creates the warm, inclusive quality of Canadian conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Canadian accent test.
Our AI has been trained on thousands of native Canadian English speakers and can detect accent patterns with over 95% accuracy. It analyses specific phonetic features like Canadian Raising, the Canadian Shift, the COT-CAUGHT merger, and the distinctive Canadian intonation patterns.
Our test measures General Canadian English — the standard accent heard across Canada in media, education, and everyday conversation. While Canada has regional variations (Toronto, Vancouver, Maritime, etc.), our test focuses on the common features shared across Canadian English varieties.
Yes. Accent is a learnt skill, not a fixed trait. With practice and the right feedback, most people can significantly improve their Canadian accent within weeks. Our AI coaching tips give you specific exercises to practise.
The biggest differences are: Canadians use Canadian Raising (making "about" sound different), have the Canadian Shift affecting short vowels, merge "cot" and "caught" universally, and use rising intonation with "eh" as a discourse marker. Our test focuses specifically on these Canadian features.
Yes, the basic test is completely free. You can record your voice and get your Canadian accent score with AI coaching tips at no cost.
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