accent
A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it fro…
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Definition of Accent
A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
Example sentences
- 1
In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable.
- 2
At this hotel, the accent is on luxury.
Synonyms for Accent
Antonyms for Accent
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does accent have?
Accent has 2 syllables: acc·ent. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is accent?
Accent is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for accent?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for accent. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use accent in a sentence?
Example: "In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable."
What words start with the same letter as accent?
Accent starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does accent have?
Accent has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.