Can I say "getting the right accent" instead of "getting the accent right"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, you can. There isn't a significant difference in meaning between the two in this context, but note that to "get something right" means to understand or do something properly, so "right" is usually placed at the end. Ex: The development of the vaccine was difficult. It took a long time for researchers to get it right. Ex: The choir held a practice. It didn't take long for the singers to get the tune right. = The choir held a practice. It didn't take long for the singers to get the right tune.