stressed syllable
Louder spoken part
A stressed syllable is the part of a word that receives greater emphasis when spoken—louder, longer, or higher in pitch than surrounding syllables.
In photograph, the stress falls on the first syllable; in photography, it shifts to the second.
Stress patterns affect meaning: REcord is a noun, reCORD a verb.
Dictionaries mark stress with accent marks or capital letters.
- accentRegional speech pattern
- emphasisStress given to something
- strong beatAccented rhythmic pulse
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- strongHaving great physical power
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