English Explanatory Dictionary

accentuation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A more distinct or prominent form.
  2. Act of accentuating; applications of accent.
  3. Pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy.

Pronunciation

/ˌækˌsɛn.t͡ʃəˈweɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪkˌsɛn.t͡ʃəˈweɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-accentuation.wav

Word forms

accentuation accentuations

Etymology

From Late Latin accentuatio. Compare French accentuation. Equivalent to accentuate + -ion.

Derived words

misaccentuation overaccentuation reaccentuation
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