emphasis

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: em-pha-sis (3)

English Definition

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Example Sentence

The school puts great emphasis on sports.

US IPA /ˈem.fə.sɪs/

UK IPA /ˈem.fə.sɪs/

stress importance weight significance priority

insignificance understatement neglect