What is another word for posttonic?
Pronunciation: [pə͡ʊstˈɒnɪk] (IPA) 
Posttonic is a linguistic term that refers to syllables that come after the stressed syllable in a word or phrase. Some common synonyms for posttonic in English include unstressed, secondary, and non-accented. Other terms you might encounter include atonic, weak, or non-primary stress. Posttonic syllables are often less strongly pronounced than the stressed syllable, but their placement can still have an impact on the rhythm and flow of spoken language. When analyzing poetic meter or trying to improve your own pronunciation and accent, it can be helpful to pay attention to which syllables in a word are posttonic.
