German word

betont

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈtoːnt/

Meaning

  • adjectivestressed

Example

Die betonte Silbe ist leicht zu hören.

The stressed syllable is easy to hear.

Illustration for betont (stressed)

More examples

Im Satz war ein betontes Wort.

There was a stressed word in the sentence.

Core concept

A raised marker singles out a syllable, word, or manner of acting for special notice.

Common phrases

  • betontes Wort

    stressed word

  • betonte Silbe

    stressed syllable

Similar words

deutlich: Plainly conveyed through clear pronunciation or expression.
ausgeprägt: Strongly developed and easy to recognize in a quality or tendency.
nachdrücklich: Conveying strong resolve or emotion through speech or conduct.

Definition in German

Mit besonderer Betonung versehen und dadurch auffallend.

Word origin

Betont comes from the German verb betonen, built with be- and Ton, whose history leads through Latin tonus to Greek tonos.

Usage tips

  • Betont can describe conspicuous conduct as well as speech emphasis, so betonte Zurückhaltung means marked or deliberate restraint, not a change in vocal pitch.

Other meanings

  • emphasizedadjective

Opposites

  • unbetontunstressedadjective

Related words

  • betonenstressverb
  • Betonungstressnoun

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