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Uncommonstressing
The correct spelling is stressing.
How to pronounce stressing
verb
Say it like: Str-ess-ing
The correct spelling is stressing. 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.”
Definition
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).
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