emphasis

noun
UK: /ˈemfəsɪs/
US: /ˈemfəsɪs/

  1. Special importance or attention given to something.

    1. The emphasis is on sports in our school.
    2. The course places emphasis on practical work rather than just theory.

  2. The particular stress given to a syllable or word in speech.

    1. Put the emphasis on the first part of the word.
    2. He spoke with emphasis, making his point very clear to everyone there.

  3. A forceful way of speaking or acting.

    1. She said no with emphasis, leaving no room for doubt.
    2. The teacher spoke with emphasis to ensure the students understood the rules.

Synonyms

stress importance highlight accent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emphasis" in English means: Special importance or attention given to something., The particular stress given to a syllable or word in speech., A forceful way of speaking or acting..

The phonetic transcription of "emphasis" is /ˈemfəsɪs/ in British English and /ˈemfəsɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emphasis": stress, importance, highlight, accent.

Example usage of "emphasis": "The emphasis is on sports in our school.". More examples on the page.