Upper-Intermediate English (2) • VERBS • 'S'

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stress
verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: emphasize, highlight • stress something; stress syllable/word/idea; stress for contrast/emphasis • stress first/second syllable; stress key word • freq in AmE: 7/10
Stressing the wrong syllable can make your speech sound unnatural. | 2. You should stress the first syllable in 'record' when it's a noun.
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akcentować, kłaść akcent (wymowa)
to pronounce a syllable or word with greater emphasis, typically by making it louder, longer, or higher in pitch; used to clarify meaning, indicate contrast, or follow prosodic patterns
Zły akcent może sprawić, że wypowiedź zabrzmi nienaturalnie. | 2. Powinieneś zaakcentować pierwszą sylabę w "record", gdy to rzeczownik.

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