accented
accented Lexical Profile
accented Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Spoken with a distinctive pronunciation characteristic of a particular country, region, or non-native speaker.
"The visiting professor delivered her lecture in fluent but slightly accented English."
Pronounced with greater vocal stress or emphasis (of a syllable, word, or musical beat), or written with a diacritical mark.
"In traditional English meter, poetic rhythm relies on a regular pattern of accented and unaccented syllables."
Highlighted, complemented, or set off by a contrasting decorative detail or feature.
"The minimalist living room featured pale oak walls accented with brushed brass fixtures."
• verb
To emphasize, highlight, or make a particular feature more noticeable (past tense and past participle of accent).
"The chef accented the rich chocolate tart with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt."
To pronounce a syllable, word, or musical note with vocal stress or prominence (past tense and past participle of accent).
"The choir director reminded the singers that they had accented the wrong beat in the final measure."