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Akzent

accent

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German[akˈtsɛnt]
accent
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Akzent belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Akzent / Akzentzeichen / Nachdruck / Akzentuation

🇩🇪German
Akzent

General highlighting of a word or syllable in speech; also common in grammar and pronunciation contexts.

B1Very Often

Die Betonung liegt auf der ersten Silbe.

Ударение падает на первый слог.

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🇩🇪German
Akzentzeichen

The written accent mark above a letter; this is not pronunciation, but a graphic sign.

B1Very Often

Im Französischen gibt es verschiedene Akzentzeichen.

Во французском языке есть разные акцентные знаки.

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🇩🇪German
Nachdruck

Strong emphasis on a word or idea; can mean both spoken and conceptual emphasis.

B1Very Often

Er sagte mit großem Nachdruck, dass er pünktlich sein werde.

Он с большим нажимом сказал, что будет пунктуален.

A
🇩🇪German
Akzentuation

A rare and bookish term for placing stresses or emphasizing speech; sounds formal and somewhat technical.

B1Very Rarely

Die Akzentuation der Silben wurde im Unterricht geübt.

В классе тренировались в расстановке ударений в слогах.

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How to pronounce Akzent and what this word means

Akzent translation: accent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Akzent

[akˈtsɛnt]

Akzent translation

accent

Akzent transcription

[akˈtsɛnt]

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Akzent meaning: what does it mean?

Aussprachemerkmal, das auf die Herkunft des Sprechers hinweist

Akzent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Akzent is pronounced as [akˈtsɛnt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Akzent part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, Akzent (accent) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Akzent part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Akzent (accent) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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