PITCH ACCENT Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase pitch accent. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase pitch accent. (close relations)

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Definition of PITCH ACCENT

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	accentuation				nounn
	noun • the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance • the act of giving special importance or significance to something
	intonation				nounn
	noun • rise and fall of the voice pitch • singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong • the act of singing in a monotonous tone • the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
	stress				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress
	tonic accent				nounn
	noun • emphasis that results from pitch rather than loudness

Best Hypernyms For PITCH ACCENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pitch accent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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