Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Word Stress.
Word Stress - as a noun
The distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
word accentHypernyms (Closely Related)
accent10emphasis15stress6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The word stress in this sentence is on the second syllable."
"She struggled with word stress when learning French."
"The teacher emphasized the importance of word stress in speaking clearly."
"The student practiced word stress in front of a mirror."
"Some languages have fixed word stress patterns."
