accents
nounUK /ˈæksənts/
US /ˈæksɛnts/
The way people say words that shows where they come from.
She speaks English with a French accent.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Marks placed above or below letters to show how to say them.
The word café has an accent on the e.
3. Extra importance given to a part of something.
The room has blue accents on the walls.
4. Special attention or emphasis placed on something.
The teacher put an accent on reading every day.