what is accent?

Answer 1

Well, there are like speaking accents: American people speak English a certain way versus British people speak English a certain way versus French people speak English a certain way.

Or, in reference to music, accent marks (shaped like this: >) under or above a note indicate that you should emphasize that note a little louder- put a "punch" in it, so to speak.

But I'm not really sure what you're asking...?

Answer 2

Pronunciation: 'ak-"sent, ak-'
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle French accenter, from accent intonation, from Latin accentus, from ad- + cantus song -- more at CHANT
1 a : to pronounce with accent : STRESS b : to mark with a written or printed accent
2 : to give prominence to : make more prominent

Answer 3

Like a french accent they have some sort of twist to what they say!

Answer 4

A seasoning also called MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). It is commonly used in Oriental cooking. It is not a favored seasoning or enhancer in the United States as many people are allergic to it. It is an optional seasoning and can very easily be left out of recipes.

Answer 5

When you talk different like if I said "Open the bog(bag under accent)Accents are great.

Answer 6

Modulation of the voice in speaking; manner of speaking or
pronouncing; peculiar or characteristic modification of
the voice; tone; as, a foreign accent; a French or a
German accent. "Beguiled you in a plain accent." --Shak.
"A perfect accent." --Thackeray.
[1913 Webster]

Answer 7

to pronounce with accent, or put stress on a word

Answer 8

a way of pronouncing words that indicates the place of origin or social background of the speaker.

Answer 9

the way a person talks

Answer 10

the way people speak.