Accents
/ˈæk.sɛnts/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Accents
noun
- A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
"In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable."
- Emphasis or importance in general.
"At this hotel, the accent is on luxury."
- A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
"The name Cézanne is written with an acute accent."
- Modulation of the voice in speaking; the manner of speaking or pronouncing; a peculiar or characteristic modification of the voice, expressing emotion; tone.
- The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
"a broad Irish accent"
Anagrams of Accents
Letter Values
a1
c3
c3
e1
n1
t1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Accents
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Accents"
Accents is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Accents" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "accents" is a medium-scoring word.