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word ac·cent
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word stress, word accentnoun
the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word
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word accent
Word accent, also known as lexical stress or word stress, refers to the emphasis or stress placed on specific syllables within a word during verbal pronunciation. The accented syllable is typically louder, longer, and often at a higher pitch than the other syllables in the word. This pattern of emphasis can vary between different languages and can significantly affect the meaning and comprehension of words and sentences.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of word accent in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of word accent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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