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word stress
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word stress, word accentnoun
the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word
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word stress
Word stress is a linguistic term that refers to the emphasis placed on a particular syllable or part of a word when it is pronounced. This stress can alter the rhythm, pitch, loudness, or duration of the pronunciation, and in many languages it can significantly change the meaning of the word.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of word stress in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of word stress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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