accentuation
/ækˌsɛntʃuˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of making something more noticeable or prominent.
- The accentuation of the main character's flaws made the story more realistic.
- Her makeup was subtle, with just a slight accentuation of her cheekbones.
- The accentuation of certain features in the design made the product stand out.
- The emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word in speech.
- In English, the accentuation of a word can change its meaning, like 'record' vs. 'record'.
- Proper accentuation helps non-native speakers sound more natural.
- The teacher explained the rules of accentuation in Spanish pronunciation.
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