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stress vs emphasis

emphasis vs stress

stress and emphasis both are nouns.

stress is a verb but emphasis is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stress Yes No Yes No
emphasis Yes No No No
As nouns, stress and emphasis are synonyms defined as:
  • stress and emphasis: the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Other synonyms of stress include accent.
As nouns, emphasis is a hypernym of stress; that is, emphasis is a word with a broader meaning than stress:
  • stress: special emphasis attached to something
  • emphasis: special importance or significance
Other hypernyms of stress include accent.
stress (noun) emphasis (noun)
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) intensity or forcefulness of expression
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension special importance or significance
special emphasis attached to something
stress (verb) emphasis (verb)
to suffer from stress
to stress, single out as important
put stress on; utter with an accent
test the limits of
Difference between stress and emphasis

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