accent

Definition

  • noun: a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country
  • noun: an articulative effort giving prominence to one syllable over adjacent syllables
  • verb: to pronounce with accent
  • verb: to give special attention to (something)
  • usually + 'on'
  • synonyms: stress, tone, word

Examples

  • 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.

Movie quotes

  • (..) What did your mother call you? Shae. What did your mother call you? My mother died giving birth to me. Is that why I'm here? So we can talk about our mothers? - What sort of accent is that? - Foreign. For... What do you want from me? What do I want from you? I want you to share my tent. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9