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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
aek
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| definition 1: |
The accent on a word is the stress a speaker gives to one syllable in the word. We say GOLDfish, not goldFISH because the accent is on the first syllable of the word not the second.
When we say "baseball," the accent is on "base."- synonyms:
- stress
- similar words:
- tone
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| definition 2: |
An accent is the usual way that people in a particular area speak their language.
My aunt is from Texas. She speaks English with a different accent from ours. I like to hear her talk. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
aek
sent
[or]
aek
sent
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| inflections: |
accents, accenting, accented |
| definition: |
When you accent a syllable in word, you say it in a stronger way than when you say the other syllables.
When we say the word "snowball," we accent the first syllable. We say it a little louder and with higher pitch than the second syllable.- synonyms:
- emphasize, stress
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| related words: |
season |
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