accentuation

/ˌæk.ˌsɛn.tʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/

Meanings

noun

Act of accentuating; applications of accent.

Examples :

"The accentuation of key words in her presentation made her argument much more persuasive. "

noun

Pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy.

Examples :

"The priest's careful accentuation during the Lord's Prayer made the words feel particularly powerful. "

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Related Words

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

applications noun

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

liturgy noun

/ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/

A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.

"The school's daily assembly followed a strict liturgy, with opening prayers, announcements, and a pledge of allegiance. "

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

modulation noun

/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdjʊˈleɪʃən/

The process of applying a signal to a carrier, modulating.

"The radio station's modulation allowed us to hear the broadcast clearly. "

portions noun

/ˈpoəɹʃənz/ /ˈpɔːʃənz/ /ˈpɔɹʃənz/

An allocated amount.

"Each child received equal portions of the birthday cake. "

persuasive noun

/pərˈsweɪsɪv/ /pɚˈsweɪsɪv/

That which persuades; incitement.

"The persuasive of the car salesman convinced my dad to buy the extended warranty. "

careful adjective

/ˈkɛːfəl/ /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

"He was a slow and careful driver."

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

accentuating verb

/əkˈsɛntʃueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæksɛntʃueɪtɪŋ/

To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.

"The teacher was accentuating the most important words in the sentence to help the students understand. "

reciting verb

/rɪˈsaɪtɪŋ/

To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.

"The student was nervous while reciting the poem in front of the class. "

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "