American English Accents

Help us create better software, make $25

Receive $25 for your accent! Knoxville is part of a nationwide study to help create better voice-controlled software. Anyone speaking any variety of American English is eligible to participate in a recorded 20-minute interview in September, for which each participant will receive payment of $25 as a token of thanks. All sessions will be held in downtown Knoxville (w/free parking).

We need average adult Americans, not professional voice actors, and with any accent. Email, or call the number below and leave your name, number, accent (if you know it), and best time to call. We'll get in touch to schedule a convenient time.

We have plenty of Southern, and now we need these specific accents: New York, New Jersey, West, Chicago, Northeast, Mexican-American, India-American, African-American, Gulf States, Boston, Yeshivish, New England.

Time is short.

If you have a family of adults or circle of friends who speak a certain accent, leave a voicemail and tell us how many there are. Each of you could make $25 for the short recording session.