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unstressed

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Unstressed (adj) means (of a syllable) Not given extra emphasis when spoken.

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1
(of a syllable) Not given extra emphasis when spoken.
2
Not under any pressure or strain.
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What is the meaning of unstressed?
"unstressed" (adj) means (of a syllable) Not given extra emphasis when spoken.
What is the opposite of unstressed?
The opposite of "unstressed" is stressed.
What are the different meanings of unstressed?
"unstressed" has 2 main meanings: 1. (of a syllable) Not given extra emphasis when spoken; 2. Not under any pressure or strain.

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