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Meaning of word atonic from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Characterized by a lack of tonus.

Meaning : (used of syllables) carrying no stress.

Example : An atonic syllable carries no stress.

Synonyms : unaccented

(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch.

A tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word.
accented, tonic

Antonym meaning