clear stress
[/klɪr strɛs/]
noun
acento tônico claro; ênfase clara; estresse evidente
1. In phonetics/linguistics: the prominent emphasis placed on a syllable in a word, articulated distinctly and audibly
The clear stress on the first syllable of 'PREsent' distinguishes it from the verb form 'preSENT'.
O acento tônico claro na primeira sílaba de 'PRÉsente' a distingue do verbo 'preSENte'.
2. A state of emotional or mental strain that is obvious or unmistakable to others
His clear stress was evident in his trembling voice and anxious expression.
O seu estresse evidente era notório na voz tremendo e na expressão ansiosa.
3. Physical tension or pressure that is clearly visible or measurable
The clear stress on the bridge's supports required immediate structural reinforcement.
A tensão clara nos suportes da ponte exigiu reforço estrutural imediato.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'estresse' is commonly used in psychological and workplace contexts, while 'acento tônico' is technical linguistic terminology. The phrase 'clear stress' appears frequently in both American English medical/psychological literature and in phonetics teaching. In Portugal, the distinction between stressed and unstressed syllables is equally important but may use slightly different terminology.
NYC Slang
mad stress; real stress; obvious pressure
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