Accents — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Accents
Accents (verb)
- to give special attention or prominence to (something), to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinct
- to pronounce (part of a word) with greater stress or force, stress
- to mark with a written or printed accent
Accents (noun)
- an effort in speech to stress one syllable over adjacent syllables; also, the stress thus given a syllable
- a distinctive manner of expression
- a way of speaking typical of a particular group of people and especially of the natives or residents of a region
- relative phonetic prominence (as from greater stress or higher pitch) of a spoken syllable or word
- accent depending on pitch rather than stress
Accents (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a special notice or importance given to something
"although we dutifully carried binoculars on our bird walk, the accent was on recognizing avifauna by their song"
Accents (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
"the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accents
The most common words with a similar meaning to Accents:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accents
Words with the opposite meaning of Accents:
Near Antonyms of Accents
Word Forms of Accents
Inflections: accented, accenting
Derived words: accentless (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Accents
borrowed from Middle French accenter "to pronounce with greater stress," in part derivative of accent accent:1, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin accentāre, variant of accentuāre accentuate
First known use: 14th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Accents
What does "Accents" mean?
"Accents" means to give special attention or prominence to (something), to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinct. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to give special attention or prominence to (something), to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinct. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Accents"?
Other words for "Accents" include accentuations, emphases, stresses, weights, accentuates, emphasizes, features and foregrounds. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accents" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Accents"?
There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accents". Common alternatives include accentuations, emphases, stresses, weights, accentuates, emphasizes, features, foregrounds, highlights and illuminates.
What is the opposite of "Accents"?
Antonyms of "Accents" include de-emphases, de-emphasizes and plays down. Near antonyms include minimizations, underemphases, disregards and indifferences.
How do you use "Accents" in a sentence?
Examples of "Accents" in a sentence: "although we dutifully carried binoculars on our bird walk, the accent was on recognizing avifauna by their song"; "the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history".
Is "Accents" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Accents" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Accents"?
"Accents" is pronounced /ˈak-ˌsent/ and divided into syllables as ac·cent.
What is the origin of the word "Accents"?
"Accents" comes from borrowed from Middle French accenter "to pronounce with greater stress," in part derivative of accent accent:1, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin accentāre, variant of accentuāre accentuate. First known use: 14th century.