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What is the unstressed vowel in necessary?

The unstressed vowel in "necessary" is the "e" at the end of the word.

Here's why:

* The stress falls on the first syllable, "nec."

* The "e" at the end is silent and does not carry any sound.

Therefore, the "e" is the unstressed vowel.

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