A mark or symbol (found in the written text of various languages) that changes the sound of the letter or the emphasis within the word when spoken.
The way of pronouncing or annunciating words and phrases that is characteristic of a particular region or area.
A musical mark or symbol (written above a note or chord) which indicates that the player should play it louder.
To stress, single out as important.
To put stress on; to utter with an accent.
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or (in some languages) placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern"
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"
special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of gray with distinctive red accents"
direct attention to, as if by means of contrast; "This dress accentuates your nice figure!" "I set off these words by brackets"
put stress on; utter with an accent
the relative prominence of a syllable (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
to stress, single out as important: "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet."
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn''t suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern"
put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
distinctive manner of oral expression
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
