emphasis

Noun

• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
  • he put the stress on the wrong syllable
    

• special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.

• intensity or forcefulness of expression
  • the vehemence of his denial
    
  • his emphasis on civil rights
    

• special importance or significance
  • the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis
    
  • the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  stress , accent , vehemence