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Accentuation (Noun)

The use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Pronunciation guides often provide diacritical marks to aid in accentuation and intonation of unfamiliar languages.
The change in accentuation between the two languages was one of the most noticeable differences for the linguist.
She carefully practiced the accentuation of each word to ensure her poetry reading was well-received by the audience.
The teacher focused on proper accentuation of syllables to help the students improve their diction and elocution.
Regional accentuation patterns influenced the way people pronounced certain words, leading to interesting variations in dialect.