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Accent

The accent can be graphic, in this case, it is a writing sign that is placed on the vowels. It can be diacritical, in which case the accent is used to differentiate the meaning of the same word.

An accent can also be lexical, that is, the articulation of the voice to highlight a syllable with respect to the others and their variables. We also find the tonal accent, a very relevant subtype of the lexical accent.

The accent is also a rhythmic device used in poetry. For music, the accent is a sign that indicates that a note has to be interpreted with greater intensity.

Accent mark

It is known as a graphic accent and it is a sign that is placed on the vowels in Spanish following the rules of accentuation of the Spanish language.

For Romance languages, this type of accent can be diacritical, that is, to differentiate the meaning and use of the same words.

In other languages ​​the accent can vary, it can be acute, circumflex, or serious. Depending on the language, each type of accent corresponds to a type of vowel.

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Differences between Tilde and Accent

• The spelling accent is known as a tilde or accent, but they are ambiguous terms.
• The term accent can also refer to the prosodic, regional, and other types of existing accents,
• A tilde is not only an orthographic accent but it can be the cross-section of the to the wave that is placed on the ñ.

For the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy, a tilde is a spelling sign, under this concept, accent and tilde are not exact synonyms. Accent and tilde share a single concept that is synonymous and many others that are not.