Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
word stress | Yes | No | No | No |
emphasis | Yes | No | No | No |
word stress (noun) | emphasis (noun) |
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the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word | intensity or forcefulness of expression |
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) | |
special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. | |
special importance or significance |