fixed accent
noun
1
: word accent occurring regularly on a specified syllable of a word or on a syllable which is specified in terms of vowel length or consonant combinations in the word
2
: word accent occurring on the same syllable in derivative and inflectional forms of a root or stem
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“Fixed accent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixed%20accent. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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