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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

Vocabulary lists containing unaccented

Example Sentences

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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