Accented

/ˈækˌsɛntɪd/ adjective

Definition

Pronounced or marked with emphasis or stress; having an accent.

Etymology

From accent (from Latin accentus, 'tone of voice,' composed of ad- 'to' + cantus 'song') + -ed (past participle). The original meaning referred to the musical quality of spoken words.

Kelly Says

The word accent itself is musical in origin—it comes from the idea of 'singing toward' (ad- + cantus), so when you speak with an accent, you're literally imposing a song-like pattern on your words!

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