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How much control do we have over picking up an accent? A lot, study finds
October 22, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:

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How much control do we have over picking up an accent? A lot, study finds

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Social rules and expectations influence how much we sound like the people around us

Have you ever binge-watched Bluey, or a British crime drama, and caught yourself imitating the characters' accents out loud? Rest assured, you are not alone. While it's a common belie . . .

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