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accent vs emphasis

emphasis vs accent

accent and emphasis both are nouns.

accent is a verb but emphasis is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accent Yes No Yes No
emphasis Yes No No No
As nouns, accent and emphasis are synonyms defined as:
  • accent and emphasis: the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Other synonyms of accent include stress.
As nouns, accent and emphasis are synonyms defined as:
  • accent and emphasis: special importance or significance
accent (noun) emphasis (noun)
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) intensity or forcefulness of expression
distinctive manner of oral expression the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people special importance or significance
special importance or significance
accent (verb) emphasis (verb)
put stress on; utter with an accent
to stress, single out as important
Difference between accent and emphasis

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