Accent reduction is a process aimed at helping individuals modify their speech patterns to achieve clearer communication. This practice is often sought by non-native speakers of a language who wish to improve their pronunciation and reduce misunderstandings. It can also benefit native speakers who want to soften regional accents for professional or social reasons. The techniques used in accent reduction may include phonetic training, listening exercises, and practice with intonation and rhythm. Speech therapists or language coaches often guide this process, providing personalized feedback and strategies to help individuals sound more neutral or adopt a specific accent, such as American English or British English.