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Definition of unaccented
unaccented
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛn.tɪd/
un · ac · cent · ed
unaccented Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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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