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B2 Upper Intermediate · Free English Pronunciation Test
British Accent Pronunciation Test (B2 Upper Intermediate)
Test your British English accent with a UK model voice, British spelling and British speech recognition. This version uses B2 sentences: longer, with tricky sound pairs and real stress patterns.
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1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About this test
About the British Accent Pronunciation Test (B2 Upper Intermediate)
Standard Southern British English, often linked to Received Pronunciation, does not pronounce the R after vowels, so car sounds like cah and water like wawtuh. It keeps a clear T in words like better, uses a rounded short O in hot, and a long A in words like bath and dance. This test is set to British English, so everything follows a UK accent.
Why practise this at B2 level
At B2 listeners expect you to be easy to follow for a long time. These upper intermediate sentences are longer and put similar sounds close together, so you practise accuracy under the same pressure as in an exam or a meeting.
How to get it right
- Do not pronounce the R after vowels, as in car and here
- Keep a clear T in water, city and better
- Round the lips slightly for the short O in hot
- Use the long A in words like bath, grass and can't
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Pronouncing the R after vowels
02
Using the American flap T in water and better
03
Making the O in hot too open
04
Mixing American and British vowels in one sentence
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
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R sound
Companies often offer partial refunds when trains are seriously delayed.
02
R sound
Some farmers now use drip irrigation to water crops more efficiently.
03
R sound
Volunteers regularly organise beach clean-ups to collect rubbish from the shore.
04
R sound
She designed a programme that combined strength training with regular cardio.
05
R sound
Rail workers are asking for better pay and improved working conditions.
06
R sound
Workers report lower stress levels and better relationships with their families.
07
R sound
Our room overlooked a car park rather than the sea as advertised.
08
R sound
Linguists travel to remote areas to record elderly speakers telling traditional stories.
09
R sound
Bad weather and unexpected road works remain serious challenges for the software.
10
R sound
I recorded our conversations so that future generations can hear her voice.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.
1
Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
2
Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
3
Get your score
See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.
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FAQ
British Accent Pronunciation Test (B2 Upper Intermediate): FAQ
Is there one British accent?
No. The UK has many regional accents. This test uses a standard southern British model, the accent most often taught to learners, but clear regional accents are just as correct.
Is the British accent test B2 right for my level?
It suits upper intermediate learners and anyone preparing for B2 exams. Score above ninety and try the C1 version.
Does the test use British spelling?
Yes. When British English is selected, sentences use British spelling such as colour and centre, and the speech recognition expects a UK accent.
Is the British accent test B2 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.