accent mark
An 'accent mark' is a symbol used in writing and music to indicate pronunciation, stress, or pitch.
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Definition
B2Linguistics
(technical, academic)A symbol added to a letter to indicate specific pronunciation or stress.
Example
- In Spanish, the accent mark on 'sÃ' distinguishes it from 'si'.
- French words like 'élève' use accent marks to guide pronunciation.
C1Music
(technical, academic)A symbol used to denote stress or emphasis on a musical note.
Example
- The accent mark above the note indicates it should be played louder.
- In musical notation, accent marks help musicians understand the dynamics of the piece.
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A prime symbol used to denote a specific mathematical concept.
Example
- In calculus, the accent mark is used to indicate derivatives, such as f'(x).
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