stress-timed

US /ˈstres.taɪmd/
UK /ˈstres.taɪmd/
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à rythme accentuel, accentuel

a rhythm in which the stressed syllables of words are uttered at roughly regular intervals, and unstressed syllables are accommodated by shortening or lengthening the stressed syllables.

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English is a stress-timed language, unlike syllable-timed languages like Spanish.
L'anglais est une langue à rythme accentuel, contrairement aux langues à rythme syllabique comme l'espagnol.
Understanding the stress-timed nature of English helps with pronunciation and rhythm.
Comprendre la nature à rythme accentuel de l'anglais aide à la prononciation et au rythme.