unaccented Definition
- 1not having a stress or emphasis on any syllable
- 2not marked with an accent mark
Using unaccented: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unaccented" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the word 'banana', the second syllable is unaccented.
Example
The unaccented vowels in French can be difficult for English speakers to distinguish.
Example
The unaccented notes in the melody were barely audible.
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Summary: unaccented in Brief
The term 'unaccented' [uhn-ak-sen-tid] refers to a lack of stress or emphasis on any syllable, and also to not being marked with an accent mark. It is commonly used in linguistics and music to describe sounds or notes that are not emphasized. Examples include 'In the word 'banana', the second syllable is unaccented,' and 'The unaccented notes in the melody were barely audible.'
