emphasizing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: em-pha-siz-ing (4)

English Definition

Giving special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.

Example Sentence

The teacher was emphasizing the correct pronunciation of each word.

US IPA /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/