1. accent

noun. ['əkˈsɛnt, ˈækˌsɛnt'] distinctive manner of oral expression.

Rhymes with Acute Accent

Sentences with acute-accent

1. Noun Phrase
(These are acute accents.)

2. Noun Phrase
As you read, place a diagonal stress mark, called an acute accent, over each stressed syllable.

3. Noun Phrase
(These are acute accents.)

2. accent

noun. ['əkˈsɛnt, ˈækˌsɛnt'] special importance or significance.

3. accent

noun. ['əkˈsɛnt, ˈækˌsɛnt'] the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch).

4. accent

noun. ['əkˈsɛnt, ˈækˌsɛnt'] the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people.

5. acute

adjective. ['əˈkjuːt'] extremely sharp or intense.

6. acute

adjective. ['əˈkjuːt'] having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course.

7. acute

adjective. ['əˈkjuːt'] having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.

8. acute

adjective. ['əˈkjuːt'] of critical importance and consequence.

9. acute

adjective. ['əˈkjuːt'] ending in a sharp point.

10. acute

noun. ['əˈkjuːt'] a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation.