accentuation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas hervorzuheben oder ihm Nachdruck zu verleihen, z. B. eine Silbe in der Aussprache oder einen bestimmten Aspekt eines Themas.

A noun referring to the act of emphasizing or giving prominence to something, such as a syllable in speech or a particular aspect of a subject.

1. Emphasis in speechB2formal

   The way in which certain syllables or words are stressed or pronounced more prominently in speech.

   Betonung in der Sprache

   • The accentuation of the first syllable changes the meaning of the word.
   • In English, accentuation often follows specific patterns.
   • The teacher explained the rules of accentuation in poetry.

   Synonymeaccentemphasisstress

   Antonymelevelingmonotony

2. Highlighting importanceB2formal

   The act of giving special importance, prominence, or emphasis to something.

   Betonung

   • The accentuation of key points in the presentation helped the audience understand.
   • Her speech placed a strong accentuation on the need for change.
   • The report's accentuation of financial risks was deliberate.

   Synonymeaccentattentionemphasisfocusprominencestress