Sign language speakers have accents that depend on their age, their ethnicity, and whether or not they’re hearing or deaf. Sometimes it’s as simple as certain signs being consistently different.

In sign language, an accent is apparent in how words are signed differently—it’s a lexical difference, similar to how some Americans say “pop” while others say “soda,” explains ...

British sign language has always had an accent, that is why it is is BRITISH. Americans always try to make out theirs is unique.

There’s a Philly Sign Language Accent The unique signs used by people in Philadelphia hint at the history of sign language in the U.S. Maris Fessenden - Former correspondent December 4, 2015 ...

Of Course There’s a Philadelphia Accent in American Sign Language Hoagie mouth is also hoagie hand, researchers learn.