Synonyms for

Accents

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

Definition

Accents are the way people pronounce words and speak.

Synonyms & similar words

dialect accent idiom speechpattern accentmark emphasis accentuate emphasise emphasize punctuate stress dialects intonations pronunciations twangs modulations tones inflections articulations voices speech vocalizations utterances pronouncements expressions declarations statements remarks observations comments

Synonyms by register

Formal

intonation pronunciation inflection

Informal

drawl twang brogue

Literary

cadence modulation timbre

Antonyms

plainness monotony uniformity sameness standardization

Common collocations

  • foreign accent
  • regional accent
  • strong accent
  • heavy accent
  • lose accent
  • pick up accent
  • adopt an accent
  • speak with an accent

Word family

noun accent
verb accentuate
adjective accented
adverb accentually

Usage note

The word 'accent' can refer to a distinctive mode of pronunciation or a mark used to indicate stress or pronunciation. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. My dad has a British accent.
  2. I can't understand the accent of the person on the phone.
  3. She practiced her accent for her school play.
  4. People from different regions have different accents.
  5. The actor had to learn a new accent for the movie role.

Quotes

  • "Accents are beautiful." - Shakira
  • "Accents are like fingerprints." - Maeve Dermody
  • "Accents are like perfume, in that they make a statement." - Maeve Dermody

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