Accentual
Pronunciation: /ˈækˌsɛntˈjuˈæɫ/
Accentual (adj)
- Relating to how speech uses stress on syllables to show rhythm, emphasis, or meaning.
- Used for poetry or verse that is built mainly on the pattern of stressed syllables.
Accentual (adjective)
Examples
- Her accentual stress makes the sentence sound clear.
- The teacher explains accentual stress to improve pronunciation.