[post_page_title]Can it be done?[/post_page_title]
The debate around Meghan’s possible change in accents brings up an interesting broader point – can a person’s accent change organically over time? In other words, would an American moving to Britain end up developing a British accent?
The answer is a definite yes. People’s accents can and do change, both short-term (in the span of one conversation) and long-term (a slow process taking several years). However, experts say this process is far from linear, meaning it progresses in fits and starts, and largely depends on the person and their adaptability.
