Pitch Accent (Noun)
Meaning
Emphasis that results from pitch rather than loudness.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The difference in meaning between the two Japanese words relies on the pitch accent assigned to each one.
- Pitch accent is what allows speakers to pronounce the words without stress or emphasis from loudness.
- A change in the pitch accent of the words results in a completely different meaning.
- Languages using tone for pitch accent show a marked difference from languages that rely on stress for emphasis.
- The subtle variation in pitch accent conveyed a nuanced change in meaning between the words in the sentence.