| A | B |
| accent | a style of pronunciation typical of people from certain regions or country; emphasis on particular syllable in a word; to focus attention on |
| articulate | to express clearly in words, skilled in expressing oneself clearly and effectively |
| dialect | a unique form of language, spoken by people from a country, region, or social group |
| diction | clearness of speech or pronunciation |
| enunciate | to pronounce, especially in a clear manner |
| hierarchy | a group organized by rank or status |
| intelligible | able to be understood |
| peer | a person equal to another in social standing or age |
| stratify | to separate into different layers |
| stress | emphasis in speaking or music; to emphasize; tension or strain |