ACCENTS
/ˈæk.sɛnts/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ACCENTS
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."
Emphasis or importance in general.
"At this hotel, the accent is on luxury."
A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
"The name Cézanne is written with an acute accent."
To express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.
To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.
To mark with written accents.
Examples of ACCENTS in a Sentence
- "In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable."
- "At this hotel, the accent is on luxury."
- "The name Cézanne is written with an acute accent."
Word Details
Is ACCENTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ACCENTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ACCENTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for ACCENTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | c | c | e | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ACCENTS
100 words from the letters in ACCENTS
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How to Use ACCENTS in Word Games
ACCENTS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ACCENTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ACCENTS to find 100 additional valid words.