adjective
- not emphatic; lacking emphasis, force, or stress
Usage: linguistics; formal
Examples
- The nonemphatic syllables in the word are barely audible.
- Her nonemphatic delivery made the speech sound monotonous.
- In English, nonemphatic pronouns are often reduced in casual speech.
- The teacher explained the difference between emphatic and nonemphatic forms.
- Nonemphatic words tend to be shorter in duration when spoken.
- The poem’s nonemphatic rhythm created a gentle, flowing effect.