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accentless

/ˈæk.sənt.ləs/
ac · cent · less

Adverb:accentlessly
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1

Spoken without a noticeable regional, national, or foreign pronunciation.

Example

"After living in the capital for two decades, she spoke in clear, accentless English."


2

Having no vocal stress, prosodic emphasis, or diacritical mark on a syllable, word, or musical note.

Example

"In rapid speech, the vowel in an accentless syllable is frequently reduced to a schwa."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accentless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accentless
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