Accent - translation, pronunciation and examples
accent
speech feature
Learn accent with free cards in 30 seconds.
When to use accent
сильный акцент
иностранный акцент
местный акцент
британский акцент
американский акцент
accent usage examples
Её акцент выдал, из какого она региона.
Her accent gave away which region she came from.
Гиды показывают, как меняются акценты от деревни к деревне.
Tour guides point out how accents change from village to village.
Similar words
Same word: pronunciation characteristics that indicate a speaker's origin or style.
A technical term for a specific phonetic characteristic (sounds, stress, intonation), of which accent can be a combination.
Usually means word or syllable stress (phonetic emphasis) or emphasis on an idea, not regional pronunciation.
Highlighting importance of a word or idea; not necessarily about pronunciation.
A regional variety of a language including vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation; broader than just accent.
Test yourself
Learn by topic
accent belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
accent synonyms
What's the difference between accent / phonetic feature / stress / emphasis / dialect / tone
Same word: pronunciation characteristics that indicate a speaker's origin or style.
She speaks English with a strong French accent.
Она говорит по-английски с сильным французским акцентом.
A technical term for a specific phonetic characteristic (sounds, stress, intonation), of which accent can be a combination.
Aspiration is a phonetic feature of some English 'p' sounds.
Аспирация — это фонетическая особенность некоторых английских звуков 'p'.
Usually means word or syllable stress (phonetic emphasis) or emphasis on an idea, not regional pronunciation.
In 'record' the stress changes the meaning.
В слове 'record' ударение меняет значение.
Highlighting importance of a word or idea; not necessarily about pronunciation.
He put emphasis on punctuality during the meeting.
Он сделал акцент на пунктуальности во время встречи.
A regional variety of a language including vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation; broader than just accent.
He speaks a northern dialect with unique words.
Он говорит на северном диалекте с уникальной лексикой.
The manner or mood of speech expressed by the voice; can mean voice pitch or the attitude conveyed.
He answered in a friendly tone.
Он ответил дружелюбным тоном.
A variety of language used by a particular social group (class, profession); includes vocabulary and speech style.
Students sometimes have their own sociolect with slang terms.
У студентов иногда есть собственный социолект со сленговыми словами.
A person's general way of speaking — speed, intonation, word choice; broader than accent alone.
Her speech pattern is quick and direct.
Её образ речи быстрый и прямой.
A word or expression typical of a particular region; concerns vocabulary more than pronunciation.
That regionalism is common in rural areas.
Этот регионализм распространён в сельских районах.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
accent with Russian translation
Why learn accent with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for accent
How to pronounce accent and what this word means
accent translation: акцент. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce accent
/ən ˈæksɛnt/
accent translation
акцент
accent examples
Her accent gave away which region she came from.
accent transcription
/ən ˈæksɛnt/, /ən ˈæk.sɛnt/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
accent meaning: what does it mean?
speech feature
accent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
accent is pronounced as /ən ˈæksɛnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
accent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her accent gave away which region she came from. Translation: Её акцент выдал, из какого она региона.
Is accent part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, accent (акцент) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is accent part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, accent (акцент) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn accent in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.