emphasis

/ˈɛmfəsəs/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. special importance or significance
   “the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis”
2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
   “the vehemence of his denial”
3. special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
4. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
   “he put the stress on the wrong syllable”

Synonyms for emphasis

• accent
• vehemence
• stress