Definition and Synonyms for Accentual

Definition of Accentual

1. Of or pertaining to accent or stress Adjective
2. (of verse) having a metric system based on stress rather than syllables or quantity Adjective

quantitative
Adjective
antonym
1
1. (of verse) having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables
syllabic
Adjective
antonym
1
1. (of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities
accent
Noun
pertainym
1
1. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
accent
Noun
derivation
3
1. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
2. a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
3. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

Words Rhyme with accentual

Etymology for accentual