stress pattern
[/stres ˈpætərn/]
nounpl: stress patterns
padrão de acentuação
1. The arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in words or utterances in speech
The stress pattern in English words can significantly affect their meaning and pronunciation.
O padrão de acentuação em palavras em inglês pode afetar significativamente seu significado e pronúncia.
2. In phonology, the systematic way syllables receive emphasis or prominence in language
Understanding the stress pattern is essential for non-native speakers learning proper pronunciation.
Compreender o padrão de acentuação é essencial para falantes não-nativos aprenderem a pronúncia adequada.
3. The rhythm created by the distribution of stressed syllables in verse or poetry
The poet carefully controlled the stress pattern to create a specific meter.
O poeta controlou cuidadosamente o padrão de acentuação para criar uma métrica específica.
Stress pattern is a key linguistic concept taught in English language schools in Brazil. Understanding English stress patterns is particularly challenging for Brazilian Portuguese speakers since Portuguese has different stress rules, making this a frequent topic in ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction.
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