accent
ac-cent
noun
The emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech.
"Place the accent on the first syllable."
noun
A diacritical mark indicating stress, pitch, or special pronunciation.
"The French word 'café' has an acute accent."
noun
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a country or region.
"Her strong Scottish accent was immediately noticeable."
verb
To emphasise a particular syllable or word when speaking.
"He accented the final word for dramatic effect."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dialect, idiom, emphasis, speech pattern, emphasize, emphasise, stress, punctuate, accentuate, accent mark