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unaccented

American  
[uhn-ak-sen-tid, uhn-ak-sen-] / ʌnˈæk sɛn tɪd, ˌʌn ækˈsɛn- /

adjective

  1. not accented; unstressed.


Etymology

Origin of unaccented

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- 1 + accent + -ed 2

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In a melodic, chirpy voice, speaking in unaccented American English and calling herself Orphan Ann, D’Aquino did done hundreds of broadcasts for a news and music show called “Zero Hour.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2025

In Suvorov’s day, GRU officers were Moscow slicks with university degrees, unaccented foreign languages, and Soviet-posh manners.

From The Guardian Jun. 23, 2020

“I hate it,” Barrios said in unaccented English.

From Washington Post Aug. 10, 2019

In unaccented English, he apologized and said he could not attend, she recalled.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2018

“Because he’d rather cheat,” said the boy who was not Kuwei Yul-Bo in perfect, unaccented Kerch.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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