emphases

The word “emphases” has 3 syllables: em-pha-ses

It's pronounced as /ˈɛm.fəˌsiz/

What is synonym and antonym for emphases?

In the thesaurus, “emphases” has 23 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for emphases along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for emphases

accents
accentuations
attentions
concentrations
consequences
considerations
foci
focuses
heeds
imports
moments
notes
precedences
primacies
priorities
regards
significances
spotlights
stresses
top billings
values
weights
worths

Antonyms for emphases

de-emphases
disregards
indifferences
minimizations
underemphases

Meanings of emphases

noun
1. Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
2. Special attention or prominence given to something.
3. Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.
4. The phonetic or phonological feature that distinguishes emphatic consonants from other consonants.
5. The use of boldface.

Example Sentences

The teacher placed strong emphases on critical thinking and problem-solving.
Different cultures place different emphases on family values.
The course has multiple emphases, including ethics and leadership.
His speech had repeated emphases on the need for reform.
The training program includes special emphases on communication skills.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to emphases, such as: accents, accentuations, attentions, concentrations, consequences, considerations, de-emphases.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.