1. the acts or processes of emphasizing or making something more noticeable
Usage: plural form of accentuation
2. the ways in which syllables, words, or musical notes are stressed or emphasized
Usage: linguistics and music

Examples

• The teacher’s accentuations of key vocabulary helped students remember the words.
• Different accentuations in speech can change the meaning of a sentence.
• The musician’s accentuations of certain notes created a dramatic effect.
• Her accentuations of important points made the presentation more engaging.
• Regional accentuations vary significantly across different dialects.
• The conductor guided the orchestra’s accentuations throughout the symphony.