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Stress Pattern: homographs

Saturday, January 11, 2020 by Eva Easton 8 Comments


Syllable Stress
The rhythm of English is based on stress patterns.
In this lesson, we compare 2-syllable homographs.


Now it’s your turn.
Here’s your audio pronunciation quiz.
Listen carefully to each word.
Is the word a noun or a verb?
Stressed on the 1st or the 2nd syllable?

1. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-present-v.mp3present
2. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-desert-n.mp3desert
3. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-rebel-v.mp3rebel
4. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-present-n.mp3present
5. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-record-n.mp3record
6. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-refuse-v.mp3refuse
7. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-resume-n.mp3resume
8. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-record-v.mp3record
9. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-desert-v.mp3desert
10. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-resume-v.mp3resume
11. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-refuse-n.mp3refuse
12. 
https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/homographs-rebel-n.mp3rebel
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Related Lessons:

  • 2-syllable nouns
  • 2-syllable verbs
  • homographs

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  1. Elke Leditzky says

    Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 5:32 am

    Thank you very much.
    Some pronunciations are much clearer now.
    I often had troubles with hearing and writing a word down.
    Best wishes
    Elke

    Reply
  2. Eva Easton says

    Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 6:55 am

    Thank you, Elke. These 2-syllable homographs are a particular problem because the stress can change the meaning completely. In this video, the prime example is: a desert (sand) and to desert (to abandon).

    Eva

    Reply
  3. Larisa says

    Monday, January 13, 2020 at 5:34 am

    Thank you very much! I have only one mistake

    Reply
    • Eva Easton says

      Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:12 am

      That’s progress.

      Reply
  4. Srećko says

    Friday, January 17, 2020 at 5:23 am

    12/12
    Got’em all right. It’s still possible to make a mistake, but I really do understand the concept now.
    Thanks a ton!

    Reply
    • Eva Easton says

      Friday, January 17, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Good morning.

      Reply
  5. TANYA GRIFFIN says

    Monday, August 23, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Thank you Eva! This certainly helps me as an English speaker to help others : ) I appreciate knowing the differences in the stress.
    Blessings,
    Tanya

    Reply
  6. Eva Easton says

    Monday, August 23, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    Thank you, Tanya. I’m glad my work is useful to you.

    Eva

    Reply

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