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Moderatestressed
The correct spelling is stressed.
How to pronounce stressed
verb
IPA: /stɹɛst/
Say it like: Str-ess-ed
The correct spelling is stressed. To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain. For example: "“Emphasis” is stressed on the first syllable, but “emphatic” is stressed on the second."
Usage Examples
““Emphasis” is stressed on the first syllable, but “emphatic” is stressed on the second.”
“I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
- 2.To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
- 3.To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
- 4.To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
- 5.To emphasise (words in speaking).
adjective
- 1.Suffering stress (either physical or mental).
- 2.Having a stress or accent.
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