verb

accentuate

/ækˈsen.tʃuˌeɪt/ acce·ntua·te 3 syllables

To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 3
Letters 10
Starts with A

Definition of Accentuate

To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.

How to use Accentuate

Accentuate is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include accent, betone — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Accentuate

Antonyms for Accentuate

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How many syllables does accentuate have?

Accentuate has 3 syllables: acce·ntua·te. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is accentuate?

Accentuate is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for accentuate?

Words with similar meanings to accentuate include accent, betone. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use accentuate in a sentence?

Accentuate can be used in sentences where a verb describing to pronounce with an accent or vocal stress. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as accentuate?

Accentuate starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does accentuate have?

Accentuate has 10 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.