unstress
Pronounce without emphasis
To unstress a syllable is to pronounce it without emphasis, the opposite of stressing it.
In linguistics and poetry, unstressed syllables receive less force than their stressed neighbors: the second syllable of banana is stressed while the first and third are unstressed.
The noun unstress refers to this lack of emphasis.
Unit of pronunciation
- weakLacking power or force
- schwaNeutral unstressed vowel
- reductionMaking something smaller
- atonicWithout tone or stress
unaccented · prosody · phonetics · rhythm · meter · iamb · trochee · scansion
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
leisure · repose · siesta · respite · recreation · meditation · mindfulness · breathwork
Minimize perceived significance
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- lessenReduce in degree
- diminishTo make smaller
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
mitigate · downplay · minimize · soften · lighten · ease · relieve · release
Free from agitation
- pacifyTo calm agitation
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
- settleReach final terms
- quietLacking in sound
gentle · soften · comfort · reassure · placate · mollify · sedate · lull
Soft tissue manipulation
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- relaxationState of being unwound
meditation · aromatherapy · acupuncture · bodywork · reflexology · spa · wellness · self-care
syllable
Unit of pronunciation
atonic · unaccented · prosody · phonetics · rhythm · meter · iamb · trochee · scansion · elision
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- loungeComfortable waiting room
downtime · leisure · repose · siesta · respite · recreation · meditation · mindfulness · breathwork · release
de-emphasize
Minimize perceived significance
alleviate · mitigate · downplay · minimize · soften · lighten · ease · relieve · release · unburden
calm
Free from agitation
- pacifyTo calm agitation
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
- settleReach final terms
quiet · gentle · soften · comfort · reassure · placate · mollify · sedate · lull · hush
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
relaxation · meditation · aromatherapy · acupuncture · bodywork · reflexology · spa · wellness · self-care · mindfulness
- unstressed syllableUnaccented unit of speech