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pitch accent

noun

Definition of pitch accent

1 : tonic accent sense 2
2 : prominence given to a syllable or word by means of raised pitch or change of pitch

First Known Use of pitch accent

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for pitch accent

pitch entry 4

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