emphasis
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
stress
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
"The report places a strong emphasis on the need for educational reform."
- 2.
Vigor or intensity of expression; stress given to a syllable or word in speech.
"She spoke with emphasis, making sure everyone understood the seriousness of the situation."
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The company places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
The company places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
He spoke with a clear emphasis on the word 'never'.
He spoke with a clear emphasis on the word 'never'.
Our new strategy puts more emphasis on digital marketing.
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How do you pronounce emphasis?
emphasis is pronounced [/ˈɛmfəsɪs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does emphasis mean?
emphasis means "stress". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is emphasis?
emphasis is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The company places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction." — used to mean "stress".
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