accentuation
nounDivide accentuation into syllables:
ac · cen · tu · a · tion
How to pronounce accentuation:
Definition of accentuation:
- accentuation (noun):
- noun. the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance.
Synonyms for accentuation:
concentrationemphasisstressweightaccentfocusAntonyms for accentuation:
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