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Accent training is a systematic method for adjusting pronunciation, stress patterns, and speech rhythm to communicate more clearly.

Lessons focus on three interconnected elements:

• Phonology: mastering the specific mouth positions and airflow needed for each sound
• Intonation: adopting the rise and fall of pitch that native speakers use naturally
• Word emphasis: understanding which parts of words and sentences to emphasise

For example, British English stresses the first syllable in "advertisement" while American English stresses the third.

The goal is not to erase your identity but to improve clarity so listeners understand you effortlessly.

A private accent reduction session in Cambridge generally runs about £26/h.

The final cost depends on:

• Whether you need British RP, American, or another specific accent
• Your tutor's training in phonetics or speech therapy
• The package or schedule you choose
• Lesson format

Many coaches offer package discounts, which can lower the hourly rate over time.

These fundamental patterns explain how most English words are pronounced:

• Single vowels in short words: When a single vowel sits between consonants in a short word, it produces a quick, clipped sound.
• Magic E rule: Compare "not" with "note" or "cut" with "cute" to hear this pattern.
• Vowel teams: When two vowels appear side by side, the first usually says its name: "rain," "beat," "boat."
• Double consonants shorten vowels: The double letters in "butter" and "dinner" keep the vowel short, unlike "diner."

These patterns cover roughly 80% of common English words, making them powerful tools for learners.

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