ACCENT


Meaning of ACCENT in English

I . n.

1.

Intonation, cadence, tone, modulation of voice.

2.

Stress ( on a certain syllable ), ictus, cadence, tone, beat.

II . v. a.

Accentuate, lay stress upon, pronounce with ~, put the ictus on.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.