Barytonesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barytonesis is a noun meaning (phonology) The shift of accent from the last syllable of a stem or word to a preceding syllable.
Meaning
(phonology) The shift of accent from the last syllable of a stem or word to a preceding syllable.
Antonyms for barytonesis
Common opposites include oxytonesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barytone, baritone, betacism, baria, assibilation, orthotonesis.
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