Como Pronunciar "accent"

word

/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/

AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)

/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/

AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/

Inglês Britânico

/ˈækˌsɛnt/, /əkˈsɛnt/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AK-sent (noun), ak-SENT (verb)

Ouça em Contexto

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.