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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Guardian readers and Tom Stevens

Have you ever felt disadvantaged by your accent in Britain? Share your stories and experiences

Great Britain photographed from space from space by satellite.
Great Britain photographed from space from space by satellite. Photograph: Alamy

New research shows that people in Britain are still being discriminated against because of how they speak. Have you ever flattened out your accent to try and fit in at work or in your social circles? Or maybe you have experienced discrimination or been made to feel uncomfortable about they way you speak? If you have experienced any form of accentism, or know of someone who has, we'd like to hear your stories. We'll feature the best on the Guardian site.

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