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Vocabulary Entry
oxytone
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A word that has an accent on the last syllable.
Example Sentences
"In linguistics, 'oxytone' refers to words such as 'café' or 'résumé'."
"The oxytone pronunciation changes the meaning of certain words in different languages."
"She studied the oxytone forms of Greek and Latin vocabulary."
A
adjective
Describing a word that has an accent on the last syllable.
Example Sentences
"An oxytone word is marked with an accent on the final syllable."
"Many oxytone examples can be found in Spanish and French."
"In poetry, the use of oxytone meter can create a specific rhythmic effect."