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accentual

adjectivetechnicaluncommon/ɐsẽˈtwaɫ/a·cen·tu·al

Definition

1

Relating to accent or stress in pronunciation.

Usage examples

The accentual pattern of the word was unusual.
Accentual verse relies on stress rather than syllable count.

Common combinations

accentual patternaccentual systemaccentual verse