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Unstressable

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(linguistics) Not capable of being stressed, or emphasized in speech..

Example Sentences

The schwa vowel is unstressable in English, though it may be stressed in Albanian.

Synonyms for unstressable

Antonyms for unstressable

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What does unstressable mean?

Unstressable means (linguistics) Not capable of being stressed, or emphasized in speech..

What is a synonym for unstressable?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of unstressable?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use unstressable in a sentence?

The schwa vowel is unstressable in English, though it may be stressed in Albanian.

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