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accentual
01
(of verse) having a metric system based on stress rather than syllables or quantity
02
relating to the accent or stress placed on syllables in speech
Example
The Spanish language has a consistent accentual pattern, where stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable if the word ends in a consonant.
When speaking French, it's important to pay attention to accentual marks, as they can change the meaning of a word.
