primary stress

Frequency: 7.110.2 per million words

the strongest emphasis placed on a syllable of a word

stressADJECTIVE + stress

Categories:

primary

Examples (10)

  • Mark the primary stress in each word.
  • The primary stress in 'photograph' falls on the first syllable.
  • Speakers often naturally place the primary stress on the most important word in a sentence.
  • Can you identify the primary stress in the word 'opportunity'?
  • Incorrect primary stress can sometimes lead to miscommunication.
  • In English, the primary stress usually falls on the first syllable of a two-syllable noun.
  • She had difficulty mastering the primary stress patterns of French words.
  • Linguists study how primary stress affects the rhythm of a language.
  • The dictionary indicates the primary stress with a special mark.
  • To improve your pronunciation, pay attention to where the primary stress is placed.