2ac·cent 
/ˈækˌsɛnt, Brit əkˈsɛnt/ verb
ac·cents; ac·cent·ed; ac·cent·ing /ˈækˌsɛnt, Brit əkˈsɛnt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to give special attention to (something)
▪ His speech accented [=highlighted, emphasized] positive parts of the plan. 2 : to say (part of a word) with greater stress or force
▪ When you say “before,” you should accent the second syllable. = You should accent the word “before” on the second syllable.
▪ His speech accented [=highlighted, emphasized] positive parts of the plan.
▪ When you say “before,” you should accent the second syllable. = You should accent the word “before” on the second syllable.
