ID703 Unit 3 Syllable Stress (part 1)

In every word with two or more syllables, one syllable is stressed*. (*has primary stress)

• True

• False

What are the characteristics of a stressed syllable? (*Choose 3 answers.*)

• The vowel sound is louder.

• The vowel sound is voiceless.

• The vowel sound is higher in pitch.

• The vowel sound is held longer.

Making the correct syllable stress in a word creates a rhythm that directly affects the pronunciation of that word and its comprehension.

• True

• False

The contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables... (*choose 2 answers*)

• doesn't really matter.

• aids in the production and comprehension of English.

• is very important because it helps create the rhythm of English.

When a prefix is added to the base of a word, ...

• the stress pattern usually changes.

• the stress pattern usually remains the same.

When a suffix is added to the end of a base word, ...

• the stress pattern usually remains the same.

• the stress pattern usually changes.

Which is correct?

• He denied the accuSAtion.

• He denied the acCUSation.

With 2-syllable words of paired nouns and verbs, the stress usually... (*choose 2 answers*)

• falls on the first syllable in a noun (CONduct)

• falls on the second syllable in a noun (conDUCT)

• falls on the first syllable in a verb (CONduct)

• falls on the second syllable in a verb (conDUCT)

Which is correct?

• Don't deSERT me when we go into the DESert.

• Don't DESert me when we go into the deSERT.

Which is correct?

• She will PREsent you with a preSENT on your birthday.

• She will preSENT you with a PREsent on your birthday.