Accent Definition
accent
noun
- distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern"
- special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
- the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"
- the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
- a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
verb
- to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
- put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
"Accent" in song lyrics
See how accent is used in real songs:
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"Last place I went they said that I love your accent"
The 49ers — Windows Down -
"I think that ya seen her, brunette, British accent"
7L & Esoteric — Jealous Over Nothing -
"Match this, couldn't find another to match with Accent"
Black Milk — You
Words that rhyme with accent
Usage tips for "accent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "accent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for accent to find words that pair well.