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accent

[ak-sent, ak-sent, ak-sent] / ˈæk sɛnt, ˈæk sɛnt, ækˈsɛnt /
NOUN
importance, emphasis
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He mimics Streep’s accent almost perfectly: “‘Oh, I love that.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"They couldn't understand anything I said," recalls Wallasey-born Morton, who speaks with a strong Liverpool accent.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He spoke English without the trace of an accent and said he’s also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Severus was born in 145 at Leptis Magna in modern Libya; he never fully lost his North African accent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Ella grinned at the sound of his thick Scottish accent.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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