accentuation
[/ækˌsen.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: accentuations
acentuação
1. The act or manner of pronouncing with stress or emphasis on particular syllables
The accentuation of the word 'present' changes its meaning depending on which syllable is stressed.
A acentuação da palavra 'presente' muda seu significado dependendo de qual sílaba é acentuada.
2. The system or pattern of stresses and intonations in a language or dialect
The accentuation of Brazilian Portuguese differs significantly from European Portuguese.
A acentuação do português brasileiro difere significativamente do português europeu.
3. The process of marking or indicating stress marks or accents in written text
Proper accentuation is essential for correct spelling in many Romance languages.
A acentuação adequada é essencial para a grafia correta em muitas línguas romances.
4. Emphasis or prominence given to something
The accentuation of certain features in the design makes it more visually striking.
A acentuação de certas características no design o torna mais visualmente impressionante.
Accentuation is particularly important in Portuguese education and linguistic studies, as both Brazilian and European Portuguese have complex stress systems that can change word meaning. The teaching of accentuation is a standard component of Portuguese language instruction in schools throughout the Portuguese-speaking world.
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