TONIC ACCENT Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase tonic accent. (close relations)
Definition of TONIC ACCENT
Best Alternative Words for TONIC 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 | ||||||||
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 |