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accentual

/æk.ˈsɛn.tʃu.əl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to accent; characterized or formed by accent.

Examples :

"The accentual pattern in the poem made the lines sound more musical. "
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accent noun

/ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ækˈsɛnt/

A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

"In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable."

Illustration learning

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

Illustration nursery

nursery noun

/ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/

A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on.

"The local church runs a nursery for children while parents attend services. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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accents noun

/ˈæk.sɛnts/

A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

"In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable."

Illustration pattern

pattern noun

/ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/

Model, example.

"Following a consistent study pattern is key to success in school. "

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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designating verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɪɡneɪtɪŋ/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

Illustration rhythms

rhythms noun

/ˈrɪðəmz/

The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

"Dance to the rhythm of the music."

Illustration formed

formed verb

/fɔːmd/ /fɔɹmd/

To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

"The children formed a circle to play duck, duck, goose. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "