Why Do People Have Different Accent Types?

Think of accents like different ways to say the same word. Some people make their 'r' sound soft, while others say it clearly, just like how some people say 'water' as 'wot-er' and others say 'wat-er'.

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Examples

A kid from New York says 'I’m gonna go to the park.'
An Australian says 'G’day, mate!'
A person from Scotland says 'We’re all very well thank you!'

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