Asian Accents

Asian accents encompass a vast and varied collection of voices influenced by centuries of language, geography, and culture. From the precise rhythms of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean speech to the tonal complexity of South and Southeast Asian languages, each region offers a distinct sound and cadence. For actors and voice artists, studying these real-world accent examples provides insight into the nuances that define these diverse dialects. Browse the regions of Asia to explore curated clips that capture the continent’s extraordinary linguistic range. Study the clips below to hear this accent as it’s spoken in everyday life.

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Hiroyuki Sanada
Ken Watanabe
Hideo Kojima
Masayoshi Son
Namiko Hirasawa Chen
Naoko Ishii
Youn Yuh-jung
Yingluck Shinawatra
Xiaolu Guo
Tran Anh Hung