accent

What is the Definition of accent?

Noun:

1. distinctive manner of oral expression
2. special importance or significance
3. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
4. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
5. a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation

Verb:

1. to stress, single out as important
2. put stress on; utter with an accent

How can I use accent in a sentence?

Other meanings of accent (synonyms, cognates).