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emphasis vs accent

accent vs emphasis

emphasis and accent both are nouns.

emphasis is not a verb while accent is a verb.

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

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