When you say “before,” you should 'accent' the second syllable. = You should 'accent' the word “before” on the second syllable.
The 'accents' in the French word “émigré” show how the letter “e” should be pronounced.
His speech 'accented' [='highlighted, emphasized'] positive parts of the plan.
(..) Everything is going to be fine. [ Oh, Henry boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling ] Half Mick, half Guinea? I will sing with an Italian accent. [ With Italian Accent: And down the glen, the glen and down the mountainside ] I could see for the first time that Jimmy was a nervous wreck. (..)1990 Goodfellas