Noun Definition
accent
1.Definition: a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
Category: General2.Definition: distinctive manner of oral expression
"He couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent", "She had a very clear speech pattern"
Category: General3.Definition: special importance or significance
"The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis", "The room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
Related Noun(s):emphasis
Category: General4.Definition: the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Category: General5.Definition: the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
"The immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English", "He has a strong German accent", "It has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"
Category: General