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A distinctive way of speaking or pronouncing a language
“Young Frank, in particular, has a classic southern accent and pronunciation.”
A special or particular emphasis
“There was a mismatch between theory and understanding, when the accent should have been on continuous learning.”
A distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch
“TO-mah-to, they called them in Calcutta, with the accent on the first syllable, making no distinction between singular or plural.”
A mark on a letter, typically a vowel, to indicate pitch, stress, or vowel quality
“The acute accent on the letter e is used in various French words.”
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
The action (or manner) of speaking or saying something
That which is heard by one's ears
To place an emphasis or stress on
“Accent the last syllable in the following words.”
To highlight, or to make more noticeable or prominent
“The golden leaves of autumn accent the colors of the rocky walls.”
To say or utter words vocally
To exaggerate or be dramatic in one's expression or behavior
To become or make more intense
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