What is another word for weak form?

Pronunciation: [wˈiːk fˈɔːm] (IPA)

The concept of "weak form" can be expressed using different words that convey the same meaning. For instance, "unstressed syllable" is a term often used in linguistics to refer to the weak or reduced form of a word or a syllable. Another synonym is "reduced vowel," which describes the short or indistinct pronunciation of a vowel sound in a syllable. "Schwa" is another term closely related to weak form, which describes the most common unstressed vowel sound in English. Other possible synonyms for weak form include "unaccented," "flaccid," "slack," or "de-emphasized." These words all describe the lack of emphasis or stress given to a word or syllable in speech.

Synonyms for Weak form:

What are the hypernyms for Weak form?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    flimsy form, frail form, ineffective form.

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