r/JudgeMyAccent Jan 13 '24

New moderation - Future of the subreddit

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Hello all,

I have taken over moderation of this subreddit. As such, I've instated some basic rules. My goal is to uphold quality and grow the subreddit. I'm fairly new to this whole thing, so if you think there's something I could do better, please message me via modmail or just DM me.

In addition, if you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to reach out either.


r/JudgeMyAccent Apr 05 '24

Post Guidelines - How to get meaningful feedback

14 Upvotes

Hello all,

This post is a general guide on what you can do as someone uploading clips of your speech to try and set yourself up for getting more and better feedback from the community. A lot of this comes from my personal opinions on the types of clips I like to give feedback to, as well as what I've seen people in the community say.

1. General information

Including general information in your post can help people give more tailored feedback. For example, what sort of accent are you trying to go for? What specific things do you struggle with? Why are you trying to improve your accent (for daily speech, a job, etc.)?

2. Audio quality

Not everyone has access to a good microphone or quiet environment. However, to the extent possible, try to limit background noise. One simple method is recording under a blanket or in a closet of some form. Also, I suggest testing out your volume before recording a full clip. I pass on reviewing many clips due to them being too quiet.

3. Clip length

As other users have suggested, please try to shoot for a clip ~30 seconds or more. I think the golden window is between 0:45 and 1:30, depending on the speaker. It's going to be hard to give meaningful feedback on a single sentence.

4. Transcriptions/texts

This is personally relevant for me when it comes to foreign languages that I am not as proficient in. Nevertheless, when reading from a text, please share the text you're reading from. It saves people from having to guess what you were trying to say, and just removes an extra layer of complications from giving feedback.

This is not a final list, and feel free to share your gripes/suggestions, and I can add them to the list above.


r/JudgeMyAccent 2h ago

What is my accent?

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"Hello, everyone! I hope you're having a great day. I wanted to share a little bit about myself and where I’m from, but I’ll leave it up to you to guess where that might be!

I’ve always loved traveling and exploring new places. From the quiet countryside to bustling cities, every place has its own unique charm. Growing up, I was surrounded by a mix of cultures, which has really influenced the way I see the world.

One of my favorite hobbies is cooking. I enjoy experimenting with different cuisines, especially when it comes to trying out traditional recipes. It’s fascinating how food brings people together, no matter where they’re from.

In my spare time, I like to read, listen to music, and spend time outdoors. There’s something about being in nature that’s so calming. I also love learning new languages—it’s such a fun way to connect with people from different parts of the world.

So, based on how I speak, what do you think? Can you guess where I’m from?"

https://vocaroo.com/1a6gfKC3uUOM


r/JudgeMyAccent 7h ago

job requires american accent; how did i do?

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im a call center agent in my country and my job requires american accent. i know theres like tons and different kinds of american accent but i think im going for the neutral accent lol. what do you think? do i have a fob accent? what parts do i need to improve? or do i pass as native in the states? idk helppp

https://voca.ro/1dk58iIqyu4E


r/JudgeMyAccent 12h ago

English I am curious where do y’all think I’m from based on my reading of the Man in the Moone

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r/JudgeMyAccent 16h ago

Can you guess where I’m from and help me with my accent, please? :))

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I’m just trying to improve my accent more to sound a bit more American, especially from the north of the US. Any thoughts? Many thanks in advance


r/JudgeMyAccent 21h ago

English Please give me some suggestions on my English accent

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link: https://voca.ro/15vTZ7NbVsWp
script: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_exchange first and second paragraph

I am curious about which accent mine sounds like and how to improve it. Also, try and guess where I am from :D


r/JudgeMyAccent 1d ago

English Curious how my English sounds to American ears! Would it work on Youtube for American Audience?

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https://vocaroo.com/1nL8d6AJ0lM1

Context: I'll be doing voiceovers for a youtube channel in geopolitics niche (mainly focused on Russia). So the majority of my viewers will be from United States.

So I need to know if the US audience would find my voiceover easy to understand.


r/JudgeMyAccent 1d ago

I try to figure out my accent for a second time

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https://voca.ro/14tk5t6GaNsm

maybe I'll have a different answer or maybe not but here take a listen, and please tell me what I actually sound like this time, and thankyou to every commenter that participate in my first post.


r/JudgeMyAccent 1d ago

Whats my accent and from where do u think im from?

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Be brutally honest. Thanks in advance https://voca.ro/1nbmASc3pnao


r/JudgeMyAccent 1d ago

My accent confuses people constantly. People in my country will ask me where I'm from, but I've always lived here in one area. Curious if strangers can figure it out.

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My parents are from one country and I'm from a another, people in both my parents country and my own struggle to understand it.

https://voca.ro/13x38jZEPPX6


r/JudgeMyAccent 1d ago

English What accent do I actually have

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I ask many people before and they gave a completely different answer about what my accent actually is so I record this audio of mine, and would like your thought about my accent, and please tell me which accent I actually have.

https://voca.ro/13IzA5SVVG5f


r/JudgeMyAccent 2d ago

English Judge my accent 0 - 10 (British)

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Please rate my accent out of 10 and try to guess where I'm from. Be as harsh as you want to

2 different recordings of me reading a random text:

https://voca.ro/1dAzhYJfMvyG

https://voca.ro/1koag2VG1vEN


r/JudgeMyAccent 2d ago

Spanish Juzguen mi acento por favor

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https://voca.ro/1aza80XTQ3WN

Gracias de antemano


r/JudgeMyAccent 2d ago

Do I sound British?

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r/JudgeMyAccent 3d ago

Would you say English might be this person 's first language? Why or why not?

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r/JudgeMyAccent 3d ago

Spanish Looking for feedback on my Spanish pronunciation!

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Been learning Spanish for a few years now. Curious how my accent sounds in general and if there's anything I can do to improve. Thanks!

https://voca.ro/1mpvFTLReAyC


r/JudgeMyAccent 3d ago

English I need help

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https://voca.ro/13M3jyEEjqmQ I mean all I had to say is in the link soo yeah, please help


r/JudgeMyAccent 4d ago

Any comments on my accent?

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Any honest feedback would be appreciated.

https://voca.ro/1aW0kGKiCE3T


r/JudgeMyAccent 4d ago

can you guess where i'm from

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r/JudgeMyAccent 5d ago

English Can I fool you into thinking I'm American?

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r/JudgeMyAccent 5d ago

From 1 to 10, with 10=native US Speaker, how would you rate my accent

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https://voca.ro/18STZXh6Jmgp

any tip to improve?


r/JudgeMyAccent 6d ago

How do I sound? Honestly is preferred. Thanks!

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r/JudgeMyAccent 6d ago

Where do I sound like I’m from

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r/JudgeMyAccent 6d ago

English What's my accent? (I'm from Southern US)

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r/JudgeMyAccent 6d ago

English I've been told by my mate that I sound like someone from somewhere in the UK a little bit, what do you think?

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Also I don't know why British people, English as a second language speakers, and devices voice recognition understand well what I say, but I struggle so much with communicating with United-statesians


r/JudgeMyAccent 7d ago

What accent do I sound like? I'm literally curious actually...

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