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Definition of accentuation

accentuation

/ˌæk.sɛn.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
ac · cen · tu · a · tion
Plural:accentuations
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Adjective:accentual
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• noun

1

The action of emphasizing or making something more noticeable or prominent.

Example

"The lighting designer used warm spotlights for the accentuation of the stage's architectural arches."

2

The placement of vocal stress, pitch, or written accent marks on specific syllables, words, or musical notes.

Example

"Proper accentuation of the penultimate syllable is essential when pronouncing words in Polish."

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• Rhymes for accentuation

• Nearby Words

accentless
accentor
accentuate
accentuation
accept
acceptability
acceptable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin accentuatio, a noun of action from accentuare ('to accent'), ultimately derived from Classical Latin accentus ('tone, intensity, or vocal pitch').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accentuation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accentuation
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