Accented Definition & Meaning
accented
- adjective
- used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word"
- bearing a stress or accent; "an iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable as in `delay'"
Words that rhyme with accented
Usage tips for "accented"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does accented mean?
- used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word" bearing a stress or accent; "an iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable as in `delay'"
- What part of speech is accented?
- Accented is an adjective.
- How many definitions does accented have?
- Accented has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).