accenting

The word “accenting” has 3 syllables: ac-cen-ting.

It's pronounced as /əkˈsɛntɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for accenting?

In the thesaurus, “accenting” has 10 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for accenting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for accenting

  • cadence
  • emphasizing
  • featuring
  • highlighting
  • inflection
  • pronunciation
  • rhythm
  • stressing
  • timbre
  • tone

Antonyms for accenting

  • de-emphasizing
  • minimizing
  • playing down
  • understating

Meanings of accenting

  • verb
    1. To express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.
    2. To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.
    3. To mark with written accents.

Example Sentences

  • She is accenting the key points in her presentation for clarity.
  • The artist is accenting the colors to make the painting more vibrant.
  • By accenting her outfit with a bold necklace, she created a stunning look.
  • The designer is accenting the room with modern furniture pieces.
  • He is accenting his speech with emotional pauses to engage the audience.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accenting, such as: cadence, de-emphasizing, emphasizing, featuring, highlighting, inflection, minimizing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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