Word: Accent
How to pronounce: ˈæksənt
Noun
Definitions:
1. A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
Example sentences: "A strong German accent"
2. A distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch.
Example sentences: "The accent falls on the middle syllable"
3. A special or particular emphasis.
Example sentences: "The accent is on participation"
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Emphasize (a particular feature)
Example sentences: "Fabrics that accent the background colors in the room"
Synonyms:
emphasis
brogue
feature
diacritic
diacritical signs
emphasize
emphasise
highlight
punctuate
dialect
pronunciation
idiom
stress
point
weight
foreground
Derivations:
accented
accenting
accentual
accentuate
accentuation
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Accent in Other Languages...
Spanish: Acento
German: Akzent
French: Accent
Italian: Accento
Turkish: Aksan
