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Vocabulary Entry
accented
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Having a marked or distinctive emphasis or intonation in speech.
Example Sentences
"She spoke with an accented voice that hinted at her foreign origins."
"The song had an accented rhythm that made it catchy."
"His accented English was charming and drew many compliments."
V
verb
To mark or emphasize the importance of something (used in the context of accenting).
Example Sentences
"The artist chose to accented certain features in her painting."
"Please accent the important points in your presentation."
"He decided to accent the room with bright colors."
N
noun
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, often associated with a particular region or social group.
Example Sentences
"She loved the French accent and practiced it every day."
"His Southern accent made him stand out in the crowd."
"Accents can reveal a lot about a person's background."