Pronunciation: /ˈæk.sɛnt/
noun a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class
A1 She has a strong French accent when she speaks English.
A2 I find it difficult to understand his accent because he speaks very fast.
B1 Learning a new language often involves imitating the accent of native speakers.
B2 Her British accent is so convincing that people often mistake her for a native.
C1 His impeccable accent in multiple languages is a testament to his linguistic skills.
C2 The actor's ability to switch seamlessly between different accents is truly impressive.
verb to emphasize or give prominence to something
A1 She accents her words in a way that is easy to understand.
A2 He accents his speech with a slight Southern drawl.
B1 The actress was praised for her ability to accent different dialects.
B2 In order to be understood clearly, it is important to accent key words in a sentence.
C1 The linguist could accent any language flawlessly.
C2 His ability to accent different accents is truly remarkable.
adjective having a particular kind of accent
A1 She has a strong French accent when she speaks English.
A2 The tour guide's accent was difficult to understand for some of the tourists.
B1 His accent gave away his Irish heritage.
B2 The actor's British accent added authenticity to his character in the film.
C1 The linguist was able to identify the regional accent of the speaker based on subtle nuances in pronunciation.
C2 The professor's impeccable French accent impressed his colleagues during the international conference.
formal Her British accent was so refined that it was often mistaken for a native speaker.
informal I love how your Southern accent comes out when you get excited.
slang That dude's accent is straight up gangsta.
figurative The artist's unique accent in her paintings set her apart from other contemporary artists.
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