Word Stress
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The 3 Types of Word Stress in English
The video explores 3 types of word stress: primary & secondary stress, and unstressed syllables. It discusses when secondary stress occurs, differentiating it from primary stress. Additionally, it delves into unstressed syllables, sometimes termed tertiary stress, and typical sounds in these syllables. The video showcases example words with 4, 5, and 6 syllables featuring secondary… Read more
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The Great Word Stress Test
Can you stress these 12 words correctly? – Try the Great Word Stress Test! Read more
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Word & Sentence Stress in English
The video explores word and sentence stress using the song ‘My Favourite Things’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. The song’s triple time waltz-like structure emphasizes strong syllables on the ‘one’ beat and weak syllables on the ‘two’ or ‘three’ beats. Viewers are encouraged to write their own verse about their favorite things after analyzing a… Read more
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The 8 Rules of Word Stress: What is Word Stress? – Part 2
In this second part of the series on word stress, the video emphasizes the importance of correct word stress and its impact on pronunciation and understanding. It explores 8 rules of word stress and commonly mispronounced words. Prior viewing of Part 1 is recommended. A test is also included. Understanding word stress is crucial for… Read more
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What is word stress? – Part 1
In this video we are going to have a look at word stress in English. It is important to know which part, or better which syllable, in a word is more prominent so that the word sounds right and so that people understand it when we say it. A good understanding of word stress in… Read more
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