accent

• Das Substantiv bezeichnet die charakteristische Art der Aussprache einer Person, oft geprägt durch eine Region, soziale Gruppe oder Fremdsprache. Es kann auch den Akzent im Sinne eines Betonungszeichens oder einer Hervorhebung meinen.

A noun referring to a distinctive way of pronouncing words, often associated with a particular region, social group, or language.

1. Pronunciation mannerA2formal

   A way of pronouncing words that shows where someone comes from or their first language.

   Akzent

   • She has a strong French accent.
   • His British accent is easy to recognize.
   • The teacher helped students with their English accent.

   Synonymearticulationbrogueburrdictiondrawlenunciationinflectionintonationliltpronunciationspeech patterntwang

2. Emphasis on syllableB1formal

   A stronger emphasis on a particular syllable or word in speech.

   Betonung

   • The accent is on the first syllable of the word.
   • He spoke with the right accent on important words.
   • Practice the accent to improve your pronunciation.

   Synonymebeatemphasisictusstress

3. Distinctive featureB2informal

   A special or noticeable feature that makes something different or attractive.

   Besonderheit

   • Her red hair is the accent of her appearance.
   • The painting has colorful accents that draw attention.
   • The room's decor has modern accents throughout.

   Synonymecharacteristicdistinctivenessfeaturehallmarkmarkpeculiaritypropertyquality

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen Teil von etwas wie ein Wort, ein Merkmal oder einen Punkt zu betonen oder hervorzuheben.

A verb used to emphasize or stress a particular part of something, such as a word, feature, or point.

1. Emphasize or stressB1formal

   To emphasize or highlight something, making it stand out.

   Betonen

   • The report accents the importance of safety measures.
   • She accented her words by raising her voice.
   • The design accents the natural beauty of the landscape.

   Synonymeaccentuateemphasizehighlightplay upstressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymedownplayplay downunderstate

2. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a word or syllable with stress or emphasis.

   Betonung

   • In English, you accent the first syllable of 'record'.
   • He accented the wrong part of the word.
   • Teachers teach students how to accent words correctly.

   Synonymeaccentuateemphasizestress

   Antonymede-emphasizemumbleslur