In the USA, there are at least six distinct voice affectations available in our pronunciating of the speech we hear. ALL are certainly subject to being called "accents" to those not native to the particular mannerisms. 1. New England (or the NE US) a few syllabic inflections for changes from town to town and states; 2. Boston; 3. Southern with its variations from state to state; 4. Appalachian Mountain range folke and localities have many discernible intonations (& some nearly undefinable colloquialisms); 5. Central South which includes Texas and surrounding states; 6. West of the Rockies where we all speak clearly enough for all to understand.
My great Aunt used to say about some of her friends from Texas, "Let's get 'em livin' here 'n' we'll have 'em talkin' right in no time."
If anyone recalls "Festus Haggen" from "Gunsmoke" on tv in the 60's, in him I've reckoned that, "That there's a fine example of clearly sayin' what is to be said."

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I like; a) taint brushing: b) a good cigar: c) our juices together; d) champagne: e) protein squirts; f)more of these; g)much more of these; h) Damn, slide that thing into me. Deep!
Adage: 2 things are certain in life; Death & Taxes. Therefore; God & Beelzebub had a meeting to fix the problem. A mighty storm prevailed for ages until finally they ended the storm with the agreement: From now on Anyone whom chooses doesn't have to die. "Everyone wins said Beelzebub. You get an eternally grateful bunch of worshippers praying forever for lower taxes as I goad & prod them forever with higher & higher taxation."