Definitions
n. a pronunciation style associated with a place or social group
口音
n. emphasis on a syllable, or a mark indicating pronunciation
重音；重音符号
v. to give special emphasis or prominence to something
强调；突出
Example
Her accent reminds me of my neighbours back home.
她的口音让我想起家乡的邻居。
Teachers should value different accents while helping learners develop clear pronunciation for effective international communication.
教师应尊重不同口音，同时帮助学习者练就清晰的发音，以便有效开展国际交流。
Collocations
- regional accent
- strong accent
- speak with an accent
- accent mark
Word family
- accented (adj.)
- accentuation (n.)
- accentuate (v.)
Usage tip
accent指发音特点；dialect还涉及词汇和语法。
FAQ
- What does accent mean?
- a pronunciation style associated with a place or social group emphasis on a syllable, or a mark indicating pronunciation to give special emphasis or prominence to something
- How is accent pronounced?
- UK /ˈæksent/, US /ˈæksent/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
