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Definition accent in American English

accent noun

noun
/ˈækˌsent/

▪ heavy, pronounced, strong, thick, unmistakable

1

a way of saying words that shows what country, region, or social class someone comes from

Example

a Brooklyn accent

Example

Tom hasn't lost his strong Irish accent.

Example

The kids all put on a phony Spanish accent.

Synonyms and related words
accent accented broad
2

the correct emphasis on a particular part of a word or phrase when you say it

Example

The accent is on the first syllable.

Synonyms and related words
emphasis accent stress
3

a mark above a letter that shows how you pronounce it

Example

There's an acute accent on the first "e."

Synonyms and related words
accent acute cedilla
4

a special emphasis given to something

Example

At the hotel, the accent is on luxury.

Synonyms and related words
emphasis accent stress
Definition accent in American English