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adjective

acute

Pronounced with a high or rising pitch.

The language lesson describes the syllable's acute accent as high-pitched.

Etymology
acuteLatinsharp

Latin acutus meant sharp and could also describe a high-pitched sound. This vocal use carries the image of sharpness into the pitch with which a syllable is pronounced.

More examples

  • The recording illustrates an acute tone.
  • The scholar compared the acute accent with a falling pitch.
  • Students listened for the acute pitch pattern.

Forms

acute