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accent
/ˈak.sənt/
When talking about how someone speaks, 'accent' usually refers to the sound of their voice based on where they are from. This is different from a 'dialect', which also includes the words and grammar they use. In fashion or interior design, using 'accent' as a verb means adding a small detail to make something look better, such as an "accent wall" in a room. When used in music or speech patterns, it refers to the strength given to a specific sound. In these cases, it is often related to rhythm.
💬Trò chuyện
I'm losing it. I can almost hear my girlfriend's accent in the silence.
Irrelevant. Please cease your moping and settle your overdue docking fee.
Ý nghĩa
A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, area, or social class.
"She spoke with a slight French accent."
An emphasis or stress placed on a particular syllable in a word or a particular note in music.
"In the word 'banana', the accent falls on the second syllable."
To emphasize a particular feature of something to make it more prominent or attractive.
"The blue tie helps to accent his eyes."
To pronounce a word with a particular emphasis or stress.
"It is important to accent the correct syllable when speaking Spanish."