atonic

/eɪˈtɑnɪk/
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Definitions of atonic
  1. adjective
    characterized by a lack of tonus
  2. adjective
    used of syllables
    “an atonic syllable carries no stress”
    synonyms: unaccented
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    antonyms:
    tonic
    used of syllables
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