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accent
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural accents
plural accents
Learner's definition of ACCENT
1
[count] : a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country口音；腔调
- Regional accents are common in the U.S.地方口音在美国很常见。
- She spoke with an American/English accent.她说话带美国/英国口音。
- The tourist had a foreign accent.那位游客说话带外国口音。
- He has a heavy/thick southern accent.他有很重的南方口音。
- a slight/light/faint accent轻微的口音
- a French/German/Italian accent法国/德国/意大利口音
2
[count] : greater stress or force given to a syllable of a word in speech重音
- The word “before” has the accent on the last syllable.单词before的重音落在最后一个音节上。
- Put the accent on the first syllable of the word.把重音放在这个单词的第一个音节上。
3
[count]
a : a mark (such as ˈ or ˌ) used to show the part of a word that should be given greater stress when it is spoken重音符号如ˈ或ˌ
— called also accent mark
b : a mark placed above a letter to show how it should be pronounced（字母上的）变音符号
- The accents in the French word “émigré” show how the letter “e” should be pronounced.法语单词emigre上的变音符号表明了字母e该如何发音。
— called also accent mark
4
[singular] : special concern or attention : emphasis着重点；强调 — usually + on
- This year's new TV shows put/place the/an accent on youth.今年的新电视节目把重点放在了年轻人身上。
- Our accent is on providing our customers with dependable service.我们的重点是向顾客提供可靠的服务。
5
[count] : a small decorative object or detail that is different from the things that are around it点缀；亮点；特色
- This type of plant is often used as a decorative accent.这种植物通常用来做装饰。
- used accents of bright colors in the new room新房间内使用亮色来进行点缀
- accent colors/lighting/plants强调色；高光；装饰性植物
accents; accented; accenting
accents; accented; accenting
Learner's definition of ACCENT
[+ object]
1
: to give special attention to (something)重视；强调
- His speech accented [=highlighted, emphasized] positive parts of the plan.他的讲话强调了那项计划的积极部分。
2
: to say (part of a word) with greater stress or force重读
- When you say “before,” you should accent the second syllable. = You should accent the word “before” on the second syllable.读before一词时，应该重读第二个音节。
2
: a distinctive manner of expression: such as
b
: an individual's distinctive or characteristic inflection, tone, or choice of words —usually used in plural
4
a
: a mark (such as ´, `, ˆ) used in writing or printing to indicate a specific sound value, stress, or pitch, to distinguish words otherwise identically spelled, or to indicate that an ordinarily mute vowel should be pronounced
b
: an accented letter
6
a
: emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition
b
: an emphasized detail or area
especially : a small detail in sharp contrast with its surroundings
7
: a mark placed to the right of a letter or number and usually slightly above it: such as
a
: a double prime
b
: prime
accented; accenting; accents
2
a
: to pronounce (part of a word) with greater stress or force : stress
b
: to mark with a written or printed accent
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun Regional accents are common in the U.S. She spoke with an American accent. The tourist had a foreign accent. He has a heavy southern accent. The word “before” has the accent on the last syllable. Put the accent on the first syllable of the word. The accents in the French word “émigré” show how the letter “e” should be pronounced. Verb the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Carson Burton, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 When the trailer for Blonde debuted last month, some viewers criticized her take on Monroe, particularly her accent and the traces of her Cuban dialect beneath Monroe's breathier pitch. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The extra girly, simple design was the perfect accent to her leather and lace outfit from YSL. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Burr, who lives in LA, might be the present day’s preeminent exporter of the acute Boston accent and the locals’ propensity for reveling in our own absurd posturing. James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 For the movie version, Netflix relocated the action to an unnamed setting that looks like Australia—the home of its lead actor, Chris Hemsworth, who plays Abnesti with an American accent and a menacing smirk. The New Yorker, 17 June 2022 Deep green cabinetry grounds the room, while whimsical accent colors give it brightness. Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2022 For a homespun accent, wrap string around the vases. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 This pick is designed with feminine ruffle sleeves and has a V-neckline that's closed together by a little gold accent pin. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 Custom lighting, also designed by Deniot, will accent the dining space in addition to white-oak flooring and modern designs that trail its ceilings and walls in gold. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 If your version of inclusivity requires a little more celebratory bling, Tiffany will give the chance to accent the bracelet’s band with diamonds—at an extra cost, of course. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 Fake the look of a storied space—or accent an already stately home—with a painting technique that lends a sense of history and texture to your walls. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2022 Patterned tiles also accent risers on the white oak stairs leading to the home's private spaces. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 Missing the perfect vintage rug to accent your home’s classic style? Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2022 Brick on the exterior wall was used to accent the wall with the slider, and the slider and the windows near it were stained a blue/green color to match the rest of the house. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2022 Copper planters are a wonderful way to accent your outdoor space with a hint of shine, and this large planter will add just the right gleaming touch. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 See More
Noun
Of course, Tom Hanks’ questionable accent and physical transformation were the punchline of many a social media banter as well. Carson Burton, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 When the trailer for Blonde debuted last month, some viewers criticized her take on Monroe, particularly her accent and the traces of her Cuban dialect beneath Monroe's breathier pitch. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The extra girly, simple design was the perfect accent to her leather and lace outfit from YSL. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Burr, who lives in LA, might be the present day’s preeminent exporter of the acute Boston accent and the locals’ propensity for reveling in our own absurd posturing. James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 For the movie version, Netflix relocated the action to an unnamed setting that looks like Australia—the home of its lead actor, Chris Hemsworth, who plays Abnesti with an American accent and a menacing smirk. The New Yorker, 17 June 2022 Deep green cabinetry grounds the room, while whimsical accent colors give it brightness. Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2022 For a homespun accent, wrap string around the vases. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 This pick is designed with feminine ruffle sleeves and has a V-neckline that's closed together by a little gold accent pin. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 Verb
What makes her gardens so beautiful and unique are the layers of trees, bushes and plants that range in size from tiny to huge, that come in soft to bright colors, that accent the swerving flowerbeds that surround her home. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 Custom lighting, also designed by Deniot, will accent the dining space in addition to white-oak flooring and modern designs that trail its ceilings and walls in gold. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 If your version of inclusivity requires a little more celebratory bling, Tiffany will give the chance to accent the bracelet’s band with diamonds—at an extra cost, of course. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 Fake the look of a storied space—or accent an already stately home—with a painting technique that lends a sense of history and texture to your walls. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2022 Patterned tiles also accent risers on the white oak stairs leading to the home's private spaces. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 Missing the perfect vintage rug to accent your home’s classic style? Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2022 Brick on the exterior wall was used to accent the wall with the slider, and the slider and the windows near it were stained a blue/green color to match the rest of the house. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2022 Copper planters are a wonderful way to accent your outdoor space with a hint of shine, and this large planter will add just the right gleaming touch. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, "modulation of the voice," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, "modulation of the voice, prominence in pitch on a given syllable," going back to Old French, borrowed from Latin accentus (loan translation of Greek prosōidía), from ad- ad- + cantus "song," action noun derivative of canere "to sing" — more at chant entry 1, prosody
Note: The word occurs in Old English as accent in the sense "accent mark" in Byrhtferth's Enchiridion, but there is no continuity between this and later uses.
Verb
borrowed from Middle French accenter "to pronounce with greater stress," in part derivative of accent accent entry 1, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin accentāre, variant of accentuāre — more at accentuate
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Time Traveler
The first known use of accent was before the 12th century Phrases Containing accent
noun
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