el
masculine
/aˈθento/
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Translation
accent
Word origin
From Latin accentus ('a singing added to speech'), from ad ('to') plus cantus ('song'). English 'accent' and 'chant' descend from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- accentus
- English cognates
- accent, chant
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralacentos
Examples
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He has a very strong southern accent.
sílaba.
This word has an accent on the last syllable.
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I love your accent when you speak English.
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Do not forget to put the accent on the correct letter.
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Each region has its own accent and rhythm.
Used in
Stories
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