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Meaning of accentus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Ambiguity arising when the meaning of a sentence is changed by placing an unusual prosodic stress, or when, in a written passage, it is left unclear which word the emphasis was supposed to fall on.
    uncountable
  2. A style of church music that emphasizes spoken word.
    uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

accept acceptability Acceptable acceptableness acceptance acceptance and commitment therapy

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