emphasis

• Substantiv, das besondere Wichtigkeit, Bedeutung oder Nachdruck bezeichnet, der einer Sache verliehen wird, oft in der Sprache oder im Schriftlichen. Es kann auch die Betonung oder Hervorhebung eines Wortes oder einer Silbe beim Sprechen meinen.

A noun referring to special importance, value, or stress placed upon something, often in speech or writing.

1. Special importance or stressB1formal

   Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

   Betonung

   • The teacher placed great emphasis on grammar.
   • There is a strong emphasis on teamwork in this company.
   • She put emphasis on the need for punctuality.

   Synonymeaccentfocusimportanceprominencesignificancestressweight

   Antonymeinsignificanceunderstatementunimportance

2. Force or intensity in speechB2formal

   Extra force used when pronouncing a particular word or syllable.

   Betonung

   • He said 'no' with great emphasis.
   • The emphasis in the word 'record' changes depending on its use.
   • She stressed the word 'immediately' with emphasis.

   Synonymeaccentaccentuationforceintensityprominencestress