Meaning of the word unstressed in English
What does unstressed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
unstressed
US /ʌnˈstrest/
UK /ʌnˈstrest/
Adjective
1.
not subjected to stress or pressure
Example:
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The material remained unstressed even under heavy load.
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He felt completely unstressed after his vacation.
2.
(of a syllable or word) not accented or given emphasis
Example:
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In the word 'banana', the first and third syllables are unstressed.
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The article 'a' is usually unstressed in a sentence.