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ac·cen·tu·al sys·tem

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  1. accentual system, prosodic systemnoun

    the system of accentuation used in a particular language

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  1. accentual system

    An accentual system is a method of determining the rhythm and stress patterns in language, particularly in poetry and verse. It focuses on the number of stressed syllables in each line/tunit rather than the total syllable count. The stress patterns create a specific rhythm, which can vary based on the language or the specific style of writing or speaking being used.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of accentual system in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of accentual system in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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