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Stress, in a manner of speaking (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

accent

This clue is a triple definition!

'stress' is the first definition.
(accent can mean to emphasise or stress)

'in' acts as a link.

'a manner' is the second definition.
(I have seen 'manner of speaking' mean 'accent' so perhaps 'manner' could also mean 'accent')

'of' acts as a link.

'speaking' is the third definition.
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(Other definitions for accent that I've seen before include "Local way of speaking or enunciation" , "Place stress on, say a syllable" , "Distinctive manner of speaking" , "Acute, perhaps" , "Emphasis; mark on a letter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent and The Guardian.
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