stressed syllables
Louder spoken beats
Stressed syllables are the syllables in a word or phrase that receive greater emphasis—spoken louder, longer, or at a higher pitch than surrounding syllables.
In photograph, the stress falls on the first syllable; in photography, it shifts to the second.
Stress patterns affect meaning: CONtract is a noun, conTRACT is a verb.
In poetry and music, stressed syllables create rhythm and meter.
- accentRegional speech pattern
- accent markPronunciation guide symbol
- emphasisStress given to something
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- strong beatAccented rhythmic pulse
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