Unaccented

Pronunciation: /ˈənˈæksɛntɪd/

Unaccented (adjective)

  1. Not having a strong or noticeable sound or stress in pronunciation.

Examples

  • The unaccented syllables are often less noticeable in speech.
  • The word 'banana' has an unaccented syllable.

Common collocations: unaccented syllables, unaccented vowels

Synonyms of Unaccented

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Unaccented

  • — Describes words or syllables that have emphasis.
  • — Indicates a strong stress or importance in pronunciation.