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Meanings of word stress in English

The distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word.

The stress placed on a given syllable in a word.

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Examples for "word accent"
Examples for "word accent"
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Pronunciation is scholastic, relating to the word accent and the vowel sound.
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Usage of word stress in English
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In other words , stressing an infant appears to be part of nature's plan.
Packing for mars: the curious science of life in the void