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UNACCENTED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unaccented mean?
• UNACCENTED (adjective)
The adjective UNACCENTED has 2 senses:
1. (used of syllables) carrying no stress
2. (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
Familiarity information: UNACCENTED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of syllables) carrying no stress
Synonyms:
atonic; unaccented
Context example:
an atonic syllable carries no stress
Sense 2
Meaning:
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
Synonyms:
Context example:
a weak stress on the second syllable
Similar:
unstressed (not bearing a stress or accent)
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