unstressed syllable
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Syllable — For the computer operating system, see Syllable (operating system). A syllable is a unit of organization for a sequence of speech sounds. For example, the word water is composed of two syllables: wa and ter. A syllable is typically made up of a… … Wikipedia
syllable — n. 1) to stress a syllable 2) a closed; open; stressed; unstressed syllable * * * [ sɪləb(ə)l] open stressed unstressed syllable a closed to stress a syllable … Combinatory dictionary
unstressed — [[t]ʌ̱nstre̱st[/t]] ADJ If a word or syllable is unstressed, it is pronounced without emphasis. [TECHNICAL] ...the unstressed syllable of words like above , surround or arrive . Ant: stressed … English dictionary
unstressed — ► ADJECTIVE 1) Phonetics (of a syllable) not pronounced with stress. 2) not subjected to stress … English terms dictionary
syllable — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ first, second, third, etc. ▪ final, last ▪ middle ▪ accented … Collocations dictionary
unstressed — /un strest /, adj. 1. without stress or emphasis, as a syllable in a word. 2. not receiving or subjected to stress, wear, etc.: the unstressed parts of a car body. [1880 85; UN 1 + STRESS + ED2] * * * … Universalium
unstressed — adj. Unstressed is used with these nouns: ↑syllable, ↑vowel … Collocations dictionary
unstressed — un|stressed [ ʌn strest ] adjective an unstressed word or SYLLABLE (=part of a word) is pronounced more quietly or with less force than other words or syllables … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
unstressed — UK [ʌnˈstrest] / US adjective linguistics an unstressed word or syllable (= part of a word) is pronounced more quietly or with less force than other words or syllables … English dictionary
unstressed — adjective 1》 Phonetics (of a syllable) not pronounced with stress. 2》 not subjected to stress … English new terms dictionary
unstressed — un•stressed [[t]ʌnˈstrɛst[/t]] adj. 1) phn without stress or emphasis, as a syllable in a word 2) cvb not receiving or subjected to stress • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
