The symbol in the dictionary that shows a stressed syllable is usually a line above a letter. This symbol indicates that the syllable should be emphasized or pronounced with more force compared to other syllables in the word.
The symbol in the dictionary that shows a stressed syllable is a line above a letter. To find this symbol in a dictionary, you would first need to locate the word you are searching for. Then, you would look for a pronunciation guide, often located in brackets right after the word. In this pronunciation guide, you may find the stressed syllable indicated by a small straight line or sometimes a diacritic mark above the vowel in the stressed syllable. This line or mark helps indicate the proper emphasis or stress when pronouncing the word.
