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accented

 

[ ˈæksɛntɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

voice quality

Accented refers to the way in which a person pronounces words, often influenced by their geographical origin or native language. An accented voice can reflect the speaker's identity, cultural background, or years of exposure to a different language. Accents can vary widely, even among speakers of the same language, and may include distinct pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm patterns. Understanding accents can be crucial for effective communication, as they may affect clarity and comprehension.

Synonyms

inflected, intonated, pronounced, stressed

Examples of usage

  • She has a French-accented English.
  • His accented speech was difficult to understand.
  • I love listening to accented voices.
  • The movie featured actors with various accented dialogues.

Translations

Translations of the word "accented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acentuado

🇮🇳 स्वरचित

🇩🇪 akzentuiert

🇮🇩 beraksen

🇺🇦 акцентований

🇵🇱 akcentowany

🇯🇵 アクセントのある

🇫🇷 accentué

🇪🇸 acentuado

🇹🇷 vurgulu

🇰🇷 강조된

🇸🇦 مؤكد

🇨🇿 akcentovaný

🇸🇰 akcentovaný

🇨🇳 重音的

🇸🇮 akcentiran

🇮🇸 áhersla

🇰🇿 басым

🇬🇪 აკცენტირებული

🇦🇿 accented

🇲🇽 acentuado

Etymology

The term 'accented' is derived from the word 'accent', which traces its origins back to the Latin word 'accentus', meaning 'song' or 'tone'. This is a compound of 'ad-' (to) and 'cantus' (song). The use of the word in English dates back to the late 14th century, where it was primarily used to describe a stress placed on a particular syllable in pronunciation. Over time, the meaning expanded to include regional or language-based pronunciation variations. As travel and immigration led to a diverse cultural blend, the concept of accent became increasingly significant in social contexts, influencing how individuals perceive one another and the implicit associations tied to specific accents. In modern linguistics, accents are a crucial area of study, revealing valuable insights into historical language developments and sociolinguistic dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,550, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.