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TONIC ACCENT Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase tonic accent. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase tonic accent. (close relations)
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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

emphasis
nounn
noun

• special importance or significance

• intensity or forcefulness of expression

• special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.

• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

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

pitch accent
nounn
noun

• emphasis that results from pitch rather than loudness

Best Hypernyms For TONIC ACCENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tonic accent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
accent emphasis stress

Alternatives for ACCENTUATION

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