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emphasis
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
In most contexts, 'emphasis' is used as an uncountable noun when referring to general importance (e.g., 'too much emphasis on testing'). When talking about the specific stress on a sound or word in speech, it can be used as a countable noun (e.g., 'the correct emphasis'). It is commonly paired with verbs like 'place', 'put', or 'lay' (e.g., 'to place emphasis on something').
💬Trò chuyện
Your teacher says you're slacking. We need more emphasis on your grades, champ.
cringe. i'm literally carrying my whole squad rn.
Ý nghĩa
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
"The school puts a strong emphasis on creative arts."
Stress placed on a particular syllable of a word or a particular word in a sentence to make it clearer or more forceful.
"The speaker placed the emphasis on the second syllable of the word."