accents

[US]/ˈæk.sɛnts/
[UK]/ˈæk.sənts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The stress given to certain syllables in a word or phrase.; A particular way of pronouncing words, often associated with a specific region or country.
v.To emphasize something by giving it extra stress when spoken.

Phrases & Collocations

regional accents

noticeable accents

strong accents

british accents

learn different accents

mimic accents

dialects and accents

various accents

accented pronunciation

accent reduction techniques

Example Sentences

she has a charming french accent.

the actor's thick accent made it hard to understand him.

some people have strong regional accents.

he tried to disguise his accent when speaking english.

learning a new language often involves paying attention to accents.

her accent was so subtle, i barely noticed it.

the music had a distinct spanish accent.

his southern accent was charming and folksy.

she had a beautiful, melodious accent.

the accents in the movie were realistic and diverse.

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