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Does the word Chez have an accent?

Yes, the word "Chez" has an accent. It's a French word and it's spelled with an acute accent over the e: Chèz.

The accent is important because it changes the pronunciation of the word. Without the accent, "Chez" would be pronounced like "shay," but with the accent, it's pronounced like "sheh."

Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:

* Ch: Pronounced like the "ch" in "chair"

* è: Pronounced like the "e" in "bed" or "said"

* z: Pronounced like the "z" in "zebra"

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