misemphasis Definition
an incorrect or inappropriate accentuation or stress placed on a word or syllable in speech or writing.
Using misemphasis: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misemphasis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The misemphasis on the wrong syllable changed the meaning of the word.
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His misemphasis of the word made it sound like a different word entirely.
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The misemphasis of certain words in the speech made it difficult to understand the intended message.
misemphasis Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for misemphasis
Summary: misemphasis in Brief
'Misemphasis' [mis-em-fuh-sis] refers to an incorrect or inappropriate accentuation or stress placed on a word or syllable in speech or writing. This can lead to confusion or misunderstanding, as in 'The misemphasis on the wrong syllable changed the meaning of the word.'
