1. the act of emphasizing or making something more noticeable or prominent
2. the prominence given to a syllable or musical note by stress or pitch
Usage: linguistics; music

Examples

• The accentuation of certain words in her speech made her point very clear.
• The lighting designer used strategic accentuation to highlight the main actor.
• Proper accentuation is essential for clear pronunciation in foreign languages.
• The accentuation of the melody’s high notes created a dramatic effect.
• His accentuation of the problem’s severity convinced everyone to take action.
• The accentuation of colors in the painting drew viewers’ attention to the center.