Meaning Of The Word Sentence stress

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Sentence stress Meaning

Sentence stress Definition
Sentence stress Definition

What's The Definition Of Sentence stress?

sentence stress in British English
the arrangement of stresses on the syllables of the words making up a sentence, varying in distribution as for emphasis, contrast, etc.
noun: the stress given to a word or words in a sentence, often conveying nuances of meaning or emphasis
noun: the stress pattern or patterns associated with words as arranged in sentences in a particular language

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