Accent
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language or a mark used to indicate stress or pronunciation.
“She speaks English with a French accent.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈak.sənt/
Syllables
ac·cent
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Synonyms
pronunciationinflection
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Double C pattern with vowels A and E; common letters throughout.
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; double C can be strategic for connecting words.
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