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1. (noun) accentuation
the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance

2. (noun) emphasizing, accenting, accentuation
the act of giving special importance or significance to something

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1. (noun) accentuation
act of accentuating; applications of accent

2. (noun) accentuation
pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy

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