word stress

/wərd strɛs/
/wəd strɛs/
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Definitions of word stress
  1. noun
    the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word
    synonyms: word accent
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    type of:
    accent, emphasis, stress
    the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
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