accent (/ˈæk.sənt/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈæk.sənt/
Meaning
Meaning: way of pronouncing
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region or group. It can also mean special emphasis on a syllable or feature.
Examples
🗣 You can tell from her accent that she grew up somewhere along the southern coast.
Etymology
From Latin ‘accentus’ (a tone, pitch), from ‘ad-‘ (to) and ‘cantus’ (song).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in linguistics, language learning, and everyday speech.
Tags: linguistics, language