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accentual

adjectivetécnico/ɐsẽˈtwaɫ/low

a·cen·tu·al

Definition

Relating to accent or stress in pronunciation.
The accentual pattern of the word was unusual.
Accentual verse relies on stress rather than syllable count.
Common collocations
accentual patternaccentual systemaccentual verse

Etymology

Do francês 'accentuel', por sua vez do latim 'accentus'.

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