English · Culture & Society
accent
/ˈæk.sənt/
[/ˈæk.sənt/]
way of pronouncing
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region or group. It can also mean special emphasis on a syllable or feature.
Example
You can tell from her accent that she grew up somewhere along the southern coast.
You can tell from her accent that she grew up somewhere along the southern coast.
Etymology
From Latin 'accentus' (a tone, pitch), from 'ad-' (to) and 'cantus' (song).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in linguistics, language learning, and everyday speech.