pitch accent in French
pitch accent in French is accent de hauteur, accent tonal.
pitch accent in French
accent de hauteur
(phonology) Any of a variety of restricted tone systems that use variations in pitch to give prominence to a syllable or mora within a word. The placement of this tone or the way it is realized can give different meanings to otherwise similar words.
accent tonal
(phonology) Any of a variety of restricted tone systems that use variations in pitch to give prominence to a syllable or mora within a word. The placement of this tone or the way it is realized can give different meanings to otherwise similar words.
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What is "pitch accent" in French?
"pitch accent" in French is accent de hauteur, accent tonal.
Are there other ways to say "pitch accent" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "pitch accent": accent de hauteur, accent tonal.
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