Pronunciation: [aksˈɛnt͡ʃuːˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "accentuated" is spelled with two Cs and a U. The first two syllables have the same "æ" sound as in "cat" and "bat", followed by a "n" and "t" sound respectively. The third syllable has the "eɪ" sound as in "day" and "play", and the final syllable has a "t" and "ɪd" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /æksɛnʧuˌeɪtɪd/, helping us understand the sounds that make up this longer word.
Accentuated is an adjective derived from the verb "accentuate" which means to emphasize or highlight a particular feature or quality. When something is accentuated, it is made more prominent, noticeable, or pronounced in order to draw attention to it.
This term is commonly used to describe the process of intensifying or drawing emphasis on a certain aspect, whether it be physical, visual, audible, or intellectual. It implies the act of making something more distinguishable or conspicuous within a given context. For example, in fashion, a belt worn around the waist can accentuate the wearer's hourglass figure, making their waistline more pronounced.
In art or design, accentuated lines or shapes are those that are deliberately made thicker, bolder, or more vibrant in order to achieve a desired visual effect or to convey a specific message. Similarly, in language, stress or emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word can accentuate its meaning or significance.
Accents and dialects are also forms of accentuation in the realm of language. They are distinctive ways of pronouncing words and phrases that help to identify a person's regional or cultural origins. The way words are accentuated can reveal important information about the speaker's background or nationality.
Overall, accentuated refers to the intentional act of highlighting, intensifying, or emphasizing a particular aspect or quality in order to make it more striking or prominent.
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The word "accentuated" is derived from the verb "accentuate", which can be traced back to the Latin word "accentuare". This Latin term is a combination of "accentus" meaning "intonation" or "accent" and the suffix "-are", which signifies an action or state.
