English–German
“accent” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/akˈtsɛnt/
Example
Man hört seinen Akzent sofort.
You can hear his accent right away.
How to say “accent” in German
“Accent” in German is Akzent.
The word covers both the audible coloring of someone's speech and the prominence given to a particular syllable.
Example sentences with Akzent
Viele Sprachlernende versuchen, ihren Akzent zu reduzieren, um leichter verstanden zu werden.
Many language learners try to reduce their accent so that they will be understood more easily.
Tips for using Akzent
- English accent can cover both pronunciation and stress, but German often uses Akzent for pronunciation and Betonung for stress.