No, it cannot. Your accent cannot affect your PTE score in any way simply because it cannot be measured. What can be measured is your pronunciation which can definitely affect your PTE score. This post will discuss this issue.

The difference between accent and pronunciation

Pronunciation refers to the way we enunciate (pronounce) each syllable of a word. This pronunciation can be correct as in ‘wow’ if during the production you round your lips and pronounce the word without your lips touching each other. And it could be wrongly pronounced if you your lower lip touches your upper teeth as in ‘vow’ which is a different word from ‘wow’.  

Accent is the language rhythm and melody which distinguishes different variations of the same language such as Irish or British accents.

How to improve my pronunciation

To improve your pronunciation, watch the following YouTube video.

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