Definition of Accent
Accent
ac·cent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a distinctive speech pattern, generally localized to one region;
e.g. Most people have heard a southern accent, with its distinctive style and drawl.
(verb)
to give special attention or prominence;
e.g. Decorative tape is used as an accent piece on postcards and paper crafts.
(noun)
to mark with a written or printed accent;
e.g. Words such as cafe, have an accent that goes over the ''e."
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