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Definition of unaccented

unaccented

/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛn.tɪd/
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unaccented Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Spoken without a noticeable regional or foreign pronunciation.

Example

"Having lived in several countries as a child, she spoke fluent, unaccented French and Spanish."


2

(Of a syllable, word, or musical note) pronounced or played without primary stress, pitch, or rhythmic emphasis.

Example

"In English phonetics, the vowel in an unaccented syllable is frequently reduced to a schwa."


3

Written or printed without a diacritical mark over or under a letter.

Example

"Many English keyboards default to typing unaccented characters unless special key combinations are used."

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