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stress mark vs accent

accent vs stress mark

stress mark and accent both are nouns.

stress mark is not a verb while accent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stress mark Yes No No No
accent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, accent is a hypernym of stress mark; that is, accent is a word with a broader meaning than stress mark:
  • stress mark: a mark indicating the stress on a syllable
  • accent: a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
Other hypernyms of stress mark include accent mark.
stress mark (noun) accent (noun)
a mark indicating the stress on a syllable the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
distinctive manner of oral expression
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
special importance or significance
stress mark (verb) accent (verb)
put stress on; utter with an accent
to stress, single out as important
Difference between stress mark and accent

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