Accentuator: meaning, definitions and examples
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accentuator
[ əkˈsɛn.tʃuˌeɪ.tər ]
linguistic
A device, system, or software that emphasizes or highlights certain sounds or syllables in speech.
Synonyms
emphasizer, highlighter, stressor
Examples of usage
- The accentuator in the language learning app helps students to improve their pronunciation.
- The accentuator in the recording studio enhances the clarity of spoken words.
linguistic
A person who has a distinctive way of pronouncing words, often associated with a particular region or social group.
Synonyms
articulator, pronunciator, speaker
Examples of usage
- She's an accentuator from the South, with a charming drawl.
- His British accent makes him an accentuator in the group of international students.
Translations
Translations of the word "accentuator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acentuador
🇮🇳 उच्चारणकर्ता
🇩🇪 Akzentuierer
🇮🇩 penekan aksen
🇺🇦 акцентуаційний пристрій
🇵🇱 akcentuator
🇯🇵 アクセント強調
🇫🇷 accentueur
🇪🇸 acentuador
🇹🇷 vurgulayıcı
🇰🇷 강세기
🇸🇦 مؤكد النبرة
🇨🇿 akcentovač
🇸🇰 akcentovač
🇨🇳 重音器
🇸🇮 akcentuator
🇮🇸 áherslulína
🇰🇿 акцентуация құралы
🇬🇪 აქცენტატორი
🇦🇿 vurğulayıcı
🇲🇽 acentuador
Etymology
The word 'accentuator' is derived from the verb 'accentuate,' which comes from the Latin word 'accentuare,' meaning 'to mark with an accent.' The concept of accentuation has long been important in linguistics, focusing on the stress or emphasis placed on certain syllables in speech. The term 'accentuator' has evolved to refer to both devices that enhance pronunciation and individuals with distinct ways of speaking.
See also: accent, accentuate, accentuated, accentuating, accentuation.