2. Using Parts of Speech to predict stress
(A) For certain two-syllable words used as both nouns and verbs, stress nouns on the first syllable, and verbs on the second syllable.
Noun Verb Example 1. record record The bank recorded a new record yesterday. 2. present present He presented his wife with a beautiful present. 3. conduct conduct They're conducting a study into his conduct. 4. suspect suspect The suspect was suspected of robbing the bank. 5. desert desert The desert is so dry that it is usually deserted. |
(B) Stress compound nouns on the first part/word:
deadline classroom software typewriter policeman airplane bus station air conditioner sports car credit card stock market Great wall |
(C) Stress two-word verbs more strongly on the second word, but for their noun equivalents, stress them on the first part.
Noun: Here's the printout. She's a dropout. Where's the checkout counter? There was a holdup at the bank. This clearly is a setup. |
Verb: He printed it out. She dropped out. Can I check it out? Hold up your hand. I'll set up a meeting for you. |
Practice
Goods are imported there.
I want to take a photography class.
There was some controversy in their explanations.
That syllable can’t be accented.
I can't decide which book to borrow.
Do you understand this lesson?
Sparky is a very admirable puppy.
It is critical that you finish your essay.
My Grandfather wears an old-fashioned coat.
There is a lot of traffic on the highway today.
To find your way in and out of the maze you should follow the words that have 3 syllables with the stress on the 1st one (Ooo). Mark your path by putting a tick near the correct words. GOOD LUCK!
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holiday
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together
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telephone
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material
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pronounce
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tonight
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painful
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cinema
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officer
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computer
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practice
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remember
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already
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repeat
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photograph
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aeroplane
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opposite
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hospital
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