unstressed
Pronunciation
/ənˈstɹɛst/

Definition & Meaning of "unstressed"in English

unstressed
01

referring to syllables or segments within words or utterances that receive less emphasis or prominence compared to stressed syllables

Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
ungradable
Examples
In the word " banana, " the first and third syllables are unstressed.
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