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emphasis

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

emphasis means: Extra attention or importance given to something.

noun

SPECIAL IMPORTANCEB2

Extra attention or importance given to something.

  • The school puts emphasis on reading.
  • Our emphasis is on helping beginners.
  • The new manager placed greater emphasis on staff training.

How to use it: emphasis on something (The course places emphasis on speaking clearly.)

Similar words: focus, stress, importance

Common phrases: place emphasis on, emphasis on safety, great emphasis, main emphasis

EXPRESSIVE FORCEB2

Extra force in speaking or writing that makes a point stand out.

  • She repeated the word for emphasis.
  • He shook his head with emphasis.
  • The speaker paused to give her final words extra emphasis.

Similar words: stress, force

Common phrases: for emphasis, added emphasis, speak with emphasis

Questions about emphasis

What does emphasis mean?

Extra attention or importance given to something.

What is emphasis in other languages?

Türkçe: vurgu · Español: énfasis · Français: accent · Deutsch: Schwerpunkt · Italiano: enfasi · 日本語: 重視

How do you pronounce emphasis?

It is pronounced /ˈɛmfəsɪs/.

How do you use emphasis in a sentence?

The school puts emphasis on reading. Our emphasis is on helping beginners.

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