ACCENT
/ˈak.sənt/
6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ACCENT
noun
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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."
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Emphasis or importance in general.
"At this hotel, the accent is on luxury."
verb
- To express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.
- To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.
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About the word ACCENT
Is "ACCENT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ACCENT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ACCENT" worth?
In Scrabble, "ACCENT" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "ACCENT" mean?
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.
Does "ACCENT" have any anagrams?
No, "ACCENT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.