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Meaning of tonic accent | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The syllable in a word which receives the most stress in an intonation unit.

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

tonic and gin tonic immobility tonic tensor tympani syndrome tonic water Tonicity tonicization