Synonyms for

Accent

Verb / ʌˈksent / / ˈæˌksent / Another word for accent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a way of pronouncing words that shows the place of origin or social background of the speaker

Synonyms & similar words

accentmark emphasize emphasise stress dialect emphasis accentuate punctuate speechpattern idiom pronunciation cadence intonation tone inflection twang drawl brogue dialect vocalism voice articulation enunciation elocution diction vernacular jargon lingo argot

Synonyms by register

Formal

emphasis stress intonation pronunciation

Informal

drawl twang brogue vernacular

Literary

cadence inflection modulation

Antonyms

plainness standard neutrality clarity simplicity unaccented

Common collocations

  • strong accent
  • foreign accent
  • regional accent
  • thick accent
  • lose accent
  • pick up accent
  • speak with accent

Word family

noun accent
verb accentuate

Usage note

While 'accent' can refer to a distinctive way of speaking, it can also mean emphasis. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion. 'Accentuate' means to emphasize or make more noticeable.

Example sentences

  1. She has a strong French accent when she speaks English.
  2. I can't understand his accent because it's so thick.
  3. My grandmother's accent is from the southern United States.
  4. I wish I had a British accent like Harry Potter.
  5. The actor had to learn a new accent for the movie role.

Quotes

  • A person's accent reveals what part of the world they come from.
  • Your accent is the melody of your soul.
  • My accent may be strange to you, but it's perfectly normal where I come from.

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