How to Pronounce Accents

To pronounce "accents", say ACC-ents — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.sɛnts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæk.sɛnts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accents”

"accents" has 2 syllables: acc-ents.

What does accents mean?

noun

  1. A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

    “In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable.”

  2. Emphasis or importance in general.

    “At this hotel, the accent is on luxury.”

verb

  1. To express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.
  2. To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.

Related words

dialectaccentuateaccentuationidiompunctuateemphasisemphasizestress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accents"?▾

"Accents" has 2 syllables: acc · ents.

What is the IPA transcription of "accents"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accents" is /ˈæk.sɛnts/.

What does "accents" mean?▾

Accents: A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

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