accent

[US]/ˈæksent/
[UK]/ˈæksent/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. pronunciation, intonation emphasis
vt. stress, emphasize

Phrases & Collocations

strong accent

foreign accent

regional accent

thick accent

Example Sentences

the accent is on participation.

The accent of the report is on safety.

Please accent the first syllable.

Her accent is northern.

a phoney Welsh accent

Accentuate the word“accent”on the first syllable.

blue woodwork and accents of red.

a program that accents the development of leadership.

I thought your accent was a bit phoney.

the ballet accents the playful use of movement.

a harsh accent that was strange to his ears.

His accent is quite special.

Her posh accent is pure affectation.

---Oui, mais il parle français avec un accent(with an accent of ...) américain.

Acid wash with deep indigo accents and ombré washes bring fresh accents to the market.

Makeup accents her good looks.

fabrics which accent the background colours in the room.

Real-world Examples

Oh, good, an English accent, the sexiest accent you can have. No.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

Nobody's born with an accent, the accent comes from the environment.

Source: Rachel's Classroom: 30-Day Check-in with 105 Words (Including Translations)

Do you think that's an American accent?

Source: Modern Family Season 6

And all of a sudden, my own British accent seeps out.

Source: Emma Watson Compilation

Mr. Sato speaks English with a heavy Japanese accent.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

But somehow she has a British accent.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Our goal is not to eliminate the accent.

Source: VOA Special English Education

I have to say, I love your accent.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

First you need an accent - an Arnold Schwarzenegger accent, actually.

Source: Hobby suggestions for React

Accent is okay, you can even get a 9 with an accent.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

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