nonaccent

/ˌnɒnækˈsɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person whose speech has no noticeable accent

“The linguist studied the nonaccent speakers in the city, analyzing their pronunciation patterns.”

2. noun

a speech or sound that is not accented

“The poet emphasized the nonaccent syllable in the line to add a sense of rhythm.”

Synonyms

  • non-accented
  • unaccented

Antonyms

  • accented