How to Pronounce "accent"
word
/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/
AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)
/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/
AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)
Definition
An accent is the particular way someone pronounces words, often connected to their region, country, or first language. It can also mean extra emphasis on one syllable in a word or on one part of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/
British English
/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)
UK
AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)
Listen in Context
She has a strong Italian accent.
In this word, the accent is on the first syllable.
The room has blue accents on the walls.
I love her accent—it makes everything she says sound warm.