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accent in Czech

accent in Czech is přízvuk — accent means a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.

accent in Czech

přízvuk
noun

What does "accent" mean?

  1. noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
    "Visitors from the north often notice his strong accent as soon as he speaks."
  2. noun A mark placed over a letter to show pronunciation or stress.
    "In Spanish, an accent on a vowel can change the meaning of a word."
  3. noun A detail that stands out and adds emphasis or contrast, especially in design.
    "A red cushion makes a lovely accent on the plain grey sofa."
  4. verb To emphasize or draw attention to something.
    "A thin silver belt accents her simple black dress."
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accent in a sentence

  • Visitors from the north often notice his strong accent as soon as he speaks.
  • She still has a slight French accent after years of living abroad.
  • In Spanish, an accent on a vowel can change the meaning of a word.
  • The keyboard has a key for typing an accent above a letter.

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What is "accent" in Czech?
"accent" in Czech is přízvuk. accent means: A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
How do you use "accent" in a sentence?
Example: "Visitors from the north often notice his strong accent as soon as he speaks." In Czech, "accent" is přízvuk.
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