stressed syllable

Frequency: 9.022.5 per million words

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Examples (10)

  • In English, the stressed syllable is often indicated by a pitch change.
  • The pronunciation guide shows which syllable to stress.
  • When learning a new word, pay attention to the stressed syllable.
  • The rhythm of the poem depends on the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
  • Can you identify the stressed syllable in the word 'photograph'?
  • Many languages have rules for determining the stressed syllable.
  • The meaning of a word can sometimes change based on which syllable is stressed.
  • The teacher explained how to mark the stressed syllable in phonetic transcription.
  • In some cases, the stressed syllable is not predictable and must be memorized.
  • He struggled to pronounce the foreign word correctly, unsure of where to place the stress on each syllable.