Accent Reduction Techniques

noun a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class

verb to emphasize or give prominence to something

adjective having a particular kind of accent

• Her British accent was so refined that it was often mistaken for a native speaker.
• I love how your Southern accent comes out when you get excited.
• That dude's accent is straight up gangsta.
• The artist's unique accent in her paintings set her apart from other contemporary artists.

noun a mark or symbol used in writing or printing to indicate where the stress should be placed in a word