Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sound out | No | No | Yes | No |
accent | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sound out (noun) | accent (noun) |
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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 |
sound out (verb) | accent (verb) |
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try to learn someone's opinions and intentions | put stress on; utter with an accent |
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | to stress, single out as important |