accent — a distinctive manner of expression (as in speech)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a distinctive manner of expression (as in speech)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæksent/
Example Sentences
- My GPS has a British accent, so even getting lost sounds sophisticated.
- The restaurant's accent is on fresh, local ingredients.
- She tried to fake an American accent but ended up sounding like a confused robot.
accent
NOUN[/ˈæksent/]
a distinctive manner of expression (as in speech)
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'accentus', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'cantus' (song/singing). The term originally referred to the intonation or musical quality of speech.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + cantus (song/singing) = accentus (intonation in speech), borrowed into English as 'accent'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS has a British accent, so even getting lost sounds sophisticated.”
“The restaurant's accent is on fresh, local ingredients.”
“She tried to fake an American accent but ended up sounding like a confused robot.”
“The blue pillows accent the neutral color scheme beautifully.”
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