accent vs sound out

sound out vs accent

accent is a noun but sound out is not a noun.

accent and sound out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
accent	Yes	No	Yes	No
sound out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sound out is a hypernym of accent; that is, sound out is a word with a broader meaning than accent:

accent: put stress on; utter with an accent
sound out: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Other hypernyms of accent include articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say.

accent (noun)	sound out (noun)
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
distinctive manner of oral expression
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
special importance or significance

accent (verb)	sound out (verb)
put stress on; utter with an accent	try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
to stress, single out as important	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Difference between accent and sound out

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