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atonic

adjective

(used of syllables) carrying no stress

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
C
Contains
TO
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

eɪˈtɒnɪk

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Definitions

adjective

  1. (used of syllables) carrying no stress

    “An atonic syllable carries no stress”

adjective

  1. Characterized by a lack of tonus

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Example Sentences

An atonic syllable carries no stress

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