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American tones eloquently disguise Asian dialect (9)

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I believe the answer is:

cantonese

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'asian dialect' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'american tones eloquently disguise' is the wordplay.
'CANTONESE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for cantonese that I've seen before include "Asian language?" , "Oriental" , "Chinese language" , "way to cook" , "Form of Chinese" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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