deemphasize

UK
/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
US
/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
deemphasizeverb
deemphasized
Past Simple
deemphasized
Past Participle
deemphasizing
Gerund
UK
/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
US
/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
Traducciones
уменьшать значение
The teacher tried to deemphasize the importance of grades.
Учитель пытался уменьшать значение оценок.
Traducciones adicionales
снижать акцент
Definiciones
To reduce the importance or prominence of something.
The teacher decided to deemphasize the role of memorization in the curriculum.
To pronounce or articulate (a sound, syllable, or word) with reduced stress or emphasis.
In casual conversation, speakers often deemphasize the final consonants.