Word Stress Patterns

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1. For words that end in tion, sion or cian the stressed syllable comes just_________ the tion, sion or cian ending

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For words that end in tion, sion, or cian, the stressed syllable comes just before the tion, sion, or cian ending. This means that the emphasis or accent in these words falls on the syllable before the ending.

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2. What is word stress?

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Is the syllable in a word where you make enfasis and the vowel sound is longer

Every English word has a stress pattern. Using the correct pattern is even more important than using the correct sound.

If you say words using their correct stress pattern, it is easier for other people to understand you, even if you do not get every sound exactly right

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3. Match the noun or the verb with the correct syllable stressed

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the verb is usually stressed on the second syllable whe a two-syllable word can be used as a noun or a verb

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4. The two syllable words are usually stressed  on :

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In English, two-syllable words are typically stressed on the first syllable. This means that the first syllable receives more emphasis or prominence in pronunciation compared to the second syllable. Examples of such words include "happy," "table," and "apple." However, it's important to note that there are exceptions to this rule in certain cases, such as compound words or words with prefixes or suffixes. Nonetheless, the general pattern is to stress the first syllable in two-syllable words.

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5. Which syllable is stressed in the following word? Photographic

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For words that end in ic the stressed syllable comes just before the ic

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6. Some verbs are made up of two words. Where are  the two word verbs commonly stressed?

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Two-word verbs, also known as phrasal verbs, are commonly stressed on the second syllable. This means that the emphasis is placed on the second part of the verb, typically the particle or preposition. For example, in the phrasal verb "take off," the stress is on the second syllable "off." This is a common pattern in English pronunciation for phrasal verbs, helping to distinguish them from other types of verbs.

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7. Except for adjectives two- syllable words are usually stressed onthe first syllable

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Two-syllable words are not always stressed on the first syllable. While it is true that many two-syllable words are stressed on the first syllable, there are also many exceptions to this rule. Some two-syllable words are stressed on the second syllable, such as "re-LEASE" or "be-HIND." Therefore, the statement that all two-syllable words are stressed on the first syllable is false.

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8. Scientific, is part of the two clear vowels together

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Scientific has two vowels together but they are in the same syllable and when two vowels are next to each other in a word, but in separate syllables they are both clear.

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9.   For words that end in –ical the stressed syllable comes just before the __________

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For words that end in -ical, the stressed syllable comes just before the suffix -ical.

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For words that end in tion, sion or cian the stressed syllable comes...
What is word stress?
Match the noun or the verb with the correct syllable stressed
The two syllable words are usually stressed  on :
Which syllable is stressed in the following word? Photographic
Some verbs are made up of two words. Where are  the two word...
Except for adjectives two- syllable words are usually stressed onthe...
Scientific, is part of the two clear vowels together
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