Stressed Syllables

How many syllables are in the word "pronunciation?"

• 5
• 4
• 6
• 3

Which syllable has the primary stress in the word "California?"

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

Which syllable is stressed in the following word?

circulation

• circulation

• circulation

• circulation

• circulation

Which syllable is stressed in the following word?

expensive

• expensive

• expensive

• expensive

Which syllable is stressed in the following word?

competition

• competition

• competition

• competition

Which syllable is stressed in the following word?

university

• university

• university

• university

Where is the primary stress in this word: blossom?

• 1st syllable

• 2nd syllable

Which of these words is stressed in the 1st syllable?

• Kitten

• Pencil

• Action

• All of the above

Where is the primary stress in the word "accuracy"?

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

• Fourth syllable

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

• costume

• canoe

• highlight

• season