"oxytonic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈtɒnɪk/ [UK]
Rhymes: -ɒnɪk Etymology: Formed as oxy- + tonic after oxytone. Compare the earlier oxytonical. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|oxy|tonic}} oxy- + tonic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} oxytonic (not comparable)
  1. (prosody) Having a stress on the last syllable. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Prosody Synonyms: oxytonous, oxyt. [abbreviation] Derived forms: paroxytonic

Alternative forms

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