word stress
Syllable emphasis pattern
Word stress is the emphasis placed on certain syllables within a word, making them louder, longer, or higher in pitch than others.
In English, stress patterns distinguish meaning: REcord is a noun, reCORD is a verb.
Misplaced stress can make speech difficult to understand or mark a foreign accent.
Also called lexical stress.
- homographShared spelling, separate meanings
- syllableUnit of pronunciation
- stressed syllableEmphasized unit of speech
- unstressed syllableUnaccented unit of speech
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
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