Pronunciation: /ˈæk.sɛnts/
noun a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class
A1 I love listening to different accents when people speak.
A2 Accents can sometimes make it difficult to understand what someone is saying.
B1 Learning to imitate accents can be a fun way to practice a new language.
B2 Accents can reveal a lot about a person's background and culture.
C1 Accents are often used in movies to add authenticity to a character.
C2 Accents can be a source of pride for people from different regions.
verb to emphasize or give special attention to something
A1 She accents her words by raising her voice at the end of each sentence.
A2 He accents his speech with hand gestures to emphasize his points.
B1 The actress accents her lines with a southern drawl to fit her character.
B2 The singer accents certain notes to add emotion to the song.
C1 The poet accents the rhythm of her poem with carefully chosen words.
C2 The conductor accents the music with precise movements to guide the orchestra.
adjective having a particular kind of accent
A1 She has a strong French accent when she speaks English.
A2 The teacher used different accents to help students understand the pronunciation.
B1 The movie had actors with various accents, adding authenticity to the story.
B2 Learning different accents can be challenging but rewarding for actors.
C1 Her ability to imitate accents accurately impressed the casting directors.
C2 The linguist analyzed the accents of the region in great detail.
formal The linguist studied the different accents spoken in the region.
informal I love listening to people's accents when they tell stories.
slang Her accent is so lit, I could listen to her talk all day.
figurative The artist used different colors to create accents in the painting.
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