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Accent

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Definition:

An accent is referred to as a speech patter, a manner of pronounciation, or an emphasis. An accent is also the mark above a letter.

An accent is from Middle English (Old French). Derived from Latin "accentus."
Pronunciation:

ák sent • ak sént
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