Accent Modification for Adults 

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Accent modification doesn't mean changing who you are or completely losing your original accent; it's about gaining an additional set of pronunciation skills for different settings, like work or school. For example, someone might want to work on the way they pronounce certain consonants or vowels that are pronounced differently in English compared to their first language, or they might want to master the melody and rhythm of English to be more easily understood by others.

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Speech-language pathologists can support individual's with accent modification. They use their expertise in the nuances of speech sounds and patterns to help individuals adjust how they speak. This could involve practicing the precise articulation of consonants and vowels, learning to place stress on the correct syllables in words and sentences, and mastering the rise and fall of speech to convey questions, statements, and emotions effectively. Through personalized coaching and targeted exercises, SLPs can help individuals communicate more confidently and effectively, ensuring their message is heard and understood exactly as intended.

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Accent modification therapy may involve:

• Learning pronunciation of individual sounds

• Learning ‘Canadian English’ rhythm, stress and intonation within words, phrases and sentences

• Working on Canadian vocabulary

• Working on specialized workplace communication skills