stress-mark

stress mark

noun
a mark placed before, after, or over a syllable to indicate stress in pronunciation; accent mark.
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stress mark

noun
a mark indicating the stress on a syllable 
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Stress-mark is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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