Power Up Your English Episode 9

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On Pronunciation: When to stress the syllables?

Nouns and Adjectives:
In most cases, the stress falls on the first syllable of the word.
Examples: TA-ble, HAP-py, DOG-gy, YEL-low
Verbs:

For verbs, the stress typically falls on the second syllable.
Examples: acCEPT, beLIEVE, exPLAIN, reVISE

Two-Syllable Words:

For two-syllable words, the stress can vary, and it may change depending on whether the word is a noun or a verb.
Examples: CON-vert (noun), conVERT (verb); RE-fuse (noun), reFUSE (verb)

Compound Words and Phrases:

In compound words and phrases, the primary stress often falls on the first word.
Examples: BLACKboard, HIGHway, TAKE out, LOOK up
Prefixes and Suffixes:

Many prefixes and suffixes are not stressed and are pronounced more lightly.
Examples: unHAPpy (prefix un-), swimMING (suffix -ing)
Multi-Syllable Words:

In words with three or more syllables, the stress typically falls on one of the middle syllables, but this can vary.
Examples: deVELopment, comMUnicate, reMEMber


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