Syllable Stress
The rhythm of English is based on stress patterns.
In this lesson, we compare 2-syllable homographs.
Now it’s your turn.
Listen carefully to each word.
Is the word a noun or a verb?
Stressed on the 1st or 2nd syllable?
Related Lessons
2-syllable nouns
2-syllable verbs
homographs
Thank you very much.
Some pronunciations are much clearer now.
I often had troubles with hearing and writing a word down.
Best wishes
Elke
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
Thank you very much! I have only one mistake
That’s progress.
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!
Good morning.