accent

[ˈæksənt]

accent Definition

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social group.

Using accent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a British accent.

  • Example

    I love the French accent.

  • Example

    His accent is difficult to understand.

  • Example

    The Southern accent is distinct from the Northern accent.

accent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accent

Phrases with accent

  • to speak in a way that is not natural to you, often to imitate someone else's accent

    Example

    She put on a British accent to sound more sophisticated.

  • a strong or difficult-to-understand accent

    Example

    He has a thick accent that makes it hard to understand him sometimes.

  • an accent that is specific to a particular region or area

    Example

    The regional accent in the South is different from the regional accent in the North.

Origins of accent

from Latin 'accentus', meaning 'tone, signal'

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Summary: accent in Brief

An 'accent' [ˈæksənt] is a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, often associated with a particular country, area, or social group. Examples include the British accent and the French accent. Phrases like 'put on an accent' and 'thick accent' use 'accent' to denote speaking in a way that is not natural or difficult to understand, respectively. 'Regional accent' refers to an accent specific to a particular region or area.

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