English–German
“stressed” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈtoːnt/
Example
Die betonte Silbe ist leicht zu hören.
The stressed syllable is easy to hear.
How to say “stressed” in German
“Stressed” in German is betont.
A raised marker singles out a syllable, word, or manner of acting for special notice.
Example sentences with betont
Im Satz war ein betontes Wort.
There was a stressed word in the sentence.
Tips for using betont
- Betont can describe conspicuous conduct as well as speech emphasis, so betonte Zurückhaltung means marked or deliberate restraint, not a change in vocal pitch.