About Accent Archive
A global accent reference created by actors, for actors.
Accent Archive is an actor-focused resource designed to help performers, voice artists, and dialect coaches find authentic English-spoken accent examples from around the world.
Built by actors who know the challenge firsthand — preparing auditions, searching for references, and trying to find real people speaking English with genuine regional characteristics — the archive brings curated accent clips into one organized, searchable place.
Every example is tagged by region, speaker, origin, and context, making it easy to discover how real people sound across cultures, countries, and communities. Whether you’re prepping a self-tape, researching a character, or expanding your dialect range, Accent Archive is built to save you time and provide trustworthy reference material.
This is an ongoing project, with new regions and examples added regularly. The goal is simple:
Make accent preparation easier, faster, and more accessible for actors everywhere.
Curated Examples
Interviews of artists, filmmakers, chefs, athletes, politicians, scientists, and more
Fast, Powerful Search
Search by region, accent, speaker type, or context to get the exact example you need in seconds.
Designed for Actors
Built to support audition prep, character research, and dialect training.
Organized by Region
A clean, geographical structure that makes exploring accents intuitive and fast.
Why I Built Accent Archive
As an actor, finding authentic and reliable accent examples was often a challenge — especially during last-minute auditions. YouTube searches can be messy, inconsistent, and scattered. Accent tutorials are helpful, but they often miss how people with different backgrounds naturally speak: the rhythm, the inflection, and the personality behind the voice.
I wanted a place where actors could quickly find real, dynamic voices — organized by region, tagged clearly, and easy to reference during prep.
As someone who worked hard to lose my natural Russian accent to assimilate when I moved, I’m now often asked to play Russian characters. Even though I still speak the language, I often need to hear how a native Russian English-speaker sounds so I can drop back into it and absorb the qualities again.
Accent Archive started as a personal tool, and now it’s growing into a resource I hope can help other actors feel more confident, authentic, and creative in their work.
Who This Archive Supports
Actors preparing auditions and self-tapes
Voice actors developing range and versatility
Dialect coaches looking for real-world examples
Drama students studying regional speech patterns
Filmmakers seeking reference for characters and world-building
Accent Archive started as a personal tool. Now it’s growing into a resource I hope can help other actors work with more clarity, confidence, and creativity.
Ethical Considerations
Accent Archive is built with respect for the individuals whose voices appear in these examples. All content is sourced from publicly available interviews, speeches, and media, and is presented solely for educational and research purposes. The aim is to highlight real regional variation without reinforcing stereotypes or reducing people to their accents.
We recognize that accents carry identity, history, and lived experience — especially for communities whose voices have been historically marginalized or misrepresented on screen. Because of this, actors, coaches, and creators are encouraged to approach every accent with cultural awareness, sensitivity, and the intention to portray characters truthfully and respectfully.
Our commitment is to authenticity: celebrating linguistic diversity while ensuring that every example is used in a way that honors the people and cultures it represents.
What's Next
Accent Archive is a continuously growing project. As regions and examples expand, the features will grow with them. The goal is to build a reliable, ever-expanding library that performers and coaches can use to prepare with confidence, book the next job, and continue developing their craft.