CEFR C2

accentedness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of having an accent, especially a distinctive or prominent one, in speech or pronunciation.

Examples

The accentedness of her speech was a result of her moving to a new country at a young age.
The actor's accentedness added to the authenticity of his performance in the play.

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accentedness (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ækˈsɛntɪdnəs/

Definition

The state or quality of having an accent, especially a distinctive or prominent one, in speech or pronunciation.

Examples

The accentedness of her speech was a result of her moving to a new country at a young age.
The actor's accentedness added to the authenticity of his performance in the play.
The researcher studied the accentedness of different dialects to better understand language variation.

How to Use accentedness

reduce accentedness (verb phrase): to decrease the prominence of an accent — "The language learner tried to reduce her accentedness by practicing with a native speaker."
have a strong accentedness (adjective phrase): to have a very distinctive accent — "The actor had a strong accentedness that added to the authenticity of his performance."

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