Phrase guide

primary stress

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -ɛs

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noun

Meaning 1

The stronger of two degrees of stress in the pronunciation of a word.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonetics, phonology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: primary accent

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pääpaino — primary stress
  • French: accent primaire — primary stress
  • German: Hauptakzent — primary stress
  • German: Hauptbetonung — primary stress
  • Hungarian: főhangsúly — primary stress
  • Māori: haukeri — primary stress
  • Māori: hau kaha — primary stress