Definition of accent

• distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldnt suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern"
• special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
• the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"