What is another word for Prophasis?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒfɐsˌiz] (IPA) 
Prophasis is a word that refers to the emphasis put on the first syllable of a word. Synonyms for prophasis include initial stress, primary accent, and first syllable stress. Other terms that can be used as synonyms for prophasis are acrology, acrologic, and antepenultimate accent. These words all refer to the same concept of stressing the first syllable of a word. Knowing these synonyms can help one communicate more effectively when discussing language or linguistics. Additionally, using synonyms can help to make one's language more varied and interesting, which can be important for keeping audiences engaged and interested in what is being said.
