unaccented
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6.3
- adjective
- /ˌʌnˈæksɛntɪd/
- Specialized
- The audio recording of the lecture featured an unaccented voice, which helped non-native speakers follow along.
Examples
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In practice, the manner of distinguishing between an accented and an unaccented syllable is, I believe, superior to the manner of distinguishing in classical verse between a long syllable and a short one.
Fiction book (2000) -
In her poetry class, she was praised for her unaccented reading of the lines, allowing the meaning to shine through.
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I would like an explanation of your almost totally unaccented speech, young lady.
Fiction book (1991) -
He had a quiet, flat, unaccented voice and a way of showing deference to nearly everyone.
Fiction book (1998) -
He spoke in a clear and unaccented manner, making it easy for everyone to understand him.
Synonyms
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6.2
Said in a quiet or weak way
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4.9
A part of a word not said with strong emphasis, like the second syllable of banana
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7.7
A vowel or syllable with little stress when spoken
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5.1
Not given special attention or stress in speaking and writing
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8.2
A vowel or syllable said with little stress
A part of a word people do not pronounce with stress and say more softly than other parts
Not having stress in a syllable of a word
Antonyms
How Stressed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unaccented is made from un- meaning 'not' and accent, a word that once meant 'song' or 'tone' and is like the English word chant. So an unaccented syllable or vowel has 'no' stress and is spoken quietly.