Definition

Describing a way of speaking or a word that does not have any special emphasis or pronunciation differences, making it sound neutral or standard.

Example

She spoke in an accentless manner, making it hard to determine where she was from.

Conversation

Have you noticed how she speaks so clearly and almost accentless?

Yeah, it’s impressive! I always wonder where she learned to talk like that.

I think it helps her connect with people from different backgrounds.

Definitely, it makes conversations so much smoother.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Accentless → It is formed from "accent" (from Latin "accentus", meaning a song added to) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "accentless" means without an accent or inflection in speech.

Memory Tip

Think of 'accent' as a special way of speaking, and '-less' means without. So, accentless means without a special way of speaking.

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