accents
word · lemma: accent
Definition
'Accents' can mean special marks on letters (like é or ñ) or the way people speak based on their region or country.
Usage & Nuances
'Accents' can refer to written marks or speaking styles; context clarifies which. For spoken language, common phrases include 'British accent' or 'strong accent.' The written kind is mainly discussed in language, spelling, or pronunciation contexts.
Spanish: acentos - acento (pronunciación)Portuguese (BR): acentos - sotaquePortuguese (PT): acentos - sotaqueChinese (Simplified): 口音 - 重音符号Chinese (Traditional): 口音 - 重音符號Hindi: लहज़े - उच्चारण चिह्नArabic: لكنات - شدة (علامة التشكيل)Bengali: উচ্চারণ - স্বরচিহ্নRussian: акценты - ударенияJapanese: アクセント - アクセント記号Vietnamese: giọng nói - dấu trọng âmKorean: 억양 - 악센트 기호Turkish: aksan - vurgu işaretiUrdu: لہجہ - تلفظ کے نشاناتIndonesian: aksen - tanda aksen
Example Sentences
Some words change meaning when you add different accents.
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I love listening to how accents sound from around the world.
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People from different countries have different accents.
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French words often have accents on the letters.
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She speaks English with a Spanish accent.
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Can you help me type the right accents on these Spanish words?
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