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stress vs pronounce

pronounce vs stress

stress is a noun but pronounce is not a noun.

stress and pronounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stress Yes No Yes No
pronounce No No Yes No
As verbs, pronounce is a hypernym of stress; that is, pronounce is a word with a broader meaning than stress:
  • stress: put stress on; utter with an accent
  • pronounce: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Other hypernyms of stress include articulate, enounce, enunciate, say, sound out.
stress (noun) pronounce (noun)
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
special emphasis attached to something
stress (verb) pronounce (verb)
to suffer from stress pronounce judgment on
to stress, single out as important speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
put stress on; utter with an accent
test the limits of
Difference between stress and pronounce

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