accentuation

Definition of Accentuation in English :

1. accentuation

the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance

2. accenting, accentuation, emphasizing

the act of giving special importance or significance to something

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Accentuation

verb

(transitive)

to stress or emphasize

verb transitiveWord forms: acˈcentuˌated or acˈcentuˌating

1.

to pronounce or mark with an accent or stress

2.

to emphasize; heighten the effect of

tr.v. ac·cen·tu·at·ed, ac·cen·tu·at·ing, ac·cen·tu·ates

1. To stress or emphasize; intensify: "land-reform plans that accentuated the already chaotic pattern of landholding" (James Fallows).

2. To pronounce with a stress or accent.

3. To mark with an accent.