1) to cause a person, tradition, accent etc to appear ridiculous (send-up)
a strong leather shoe for country wear
system of words for communication
a continuous low sound made by parts of machines that turn quickly
rough projection
the stress, emphasis, rhythm etc of the voice when reading poetry or prose
rhythm
a form of a language (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) used in a part of a country or by a class of people
local speech
the addition of a particular word or words, the spoken force used etc to make the significance clear or to show importance when speaking or writing
importance, prominence
to give emphasis to (something)
stress, give priority to
the state of being important; a high social or professional position
significance, weight
make more forceful, severe
make more forceful, severe
(to cause something) to become stronger or more determined
make more forceful, severe
the rise and fall of the pitch of the voice in speaking
inflection
the system of human communication of knowledge, ideas, feelings etc using sounds and words
system of words for communication
a language adopted for local communication over an area in which several languages are spoken, e.g. Swahili in East Africa
system of words for communication
to do something, perform, in an exaggerated way
be dramatic
the scientific study of the organization of speech sounds, especially in a particular language
way something is said
to make the sound of (a word etc); to declare or announce (something) formally, solemnly or officially
produce words vocally
to put (marks, e.g. . , ; : ? !) into a piece of writing; to interrupt (a speech etc) from time to time
lay stress on
the power, act, manner, of speaking; a formal set of spoken statements to a group
talk
the condition causing depression, mental illness, worry etc; an emphasis
emphasis
a sound, especially with reference to its quality; a quality of the voice in speaking; shade (of colour); degree (of light); any one of the five larger intervals between one note and the next
pitch, volume
things used for trimming
accessories, extras