English / word
accent
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a distinctive pronunciation of a language associated with a particular country, area, or social class
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
a distinctive way of pronouncing words, often associated with a particular region or group
In context
01
She speaks English with a slight French accent.
02
Local people could easily recognize his rural accent.
Synonyms
pronunciation,tone,inflection
Antonyms
neutral,standard,monotone
Collocations
strong accent,foreign accent,regional accent