accent
//ˈæk.sənt//
Noun
accentSingular
accentsPlural
1
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, region, or social class.
She speaks English with a French accent.
2
Emphasis or stress placed on a particular syllable of a word or a particular word in a sentence.
The accent falls on the second syllable of this word.
3
A mark on a letter, typically indicating stress, vowel quality, or pronunciation.
The word 'café' has an accent on the letter 'e'.
4
A special emphasis or importance given to something.
The company puts a strong accent on customer service.
Verb
accentInfinitive
accentPresent tense
accentedPast tense
accentedPast participle
accentingPresent participle
accentsThird-person singular
1
To emphasize or give prominence to something.
The designer accented the room with colorful pillows.
2
To pronounce with an accent or stress.
You should accent the first syllable of this word.