vowelverdict
/ˈvaʊəlˌvɜːdɪkt/nounVerified NewThe moral judgment audiences pass on a character from their accent alone.
Casting codes villainy in vowels, and decades of cinema teach the reflex until it operates in airport lounges and job interviews. The accent is acquitted of nothing; it is the verdict.
Etym. — vowel + verdict: pronunciation as sentencing.
Rel. — blooddossier
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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