English Stress Rules

Hey there! Can you tell me which syllable gets the spotlight in the word 'banana'?

• ba

• nana

• ban

• na

Answer explanation

The stressed syllable in the word 'banana' is 'na'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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Hey there! Can you tell me how many syllables are stressed in the word 'elephant'?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

Answer explanation

The word 'elephant' has one stressed syllable, which is the first syllable 'el'. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! In the word 'computer', where do you think the stress falls?

• On the third syllable 'ter'

• On the fourth syllable 'er'

• On the first syllable 'com'

• On the second syllable 'pu'

Answer explanation

In the word 'computer', the stress is placed on the second syllable 'pu'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! Can you tell me which syllable is stressed in the word 'photograph'?

• to

• toe

• graph

• photo

Answer explanation

The stressed syllable in the word 'photograph' is 'to', making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! Can you tell me which syllable in 'umbrella' is stressed?

• umbr

• um

• bel

• el

Answer explanation

The stressed syllable in the word 'umbrella' is 'um'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! Can you tell me where the stress falls in the word 'tomorrow'?

• morrow

• mor

• row

• tom

Answer explanation

The stress in the word 'tomorrow' is on the syllable 'mor', making 'mor' the correct choice.

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Olivia is planning a party. Which syllable is stressed in the word 'celebrate'?

• e

• o

• i

• a

Answer explanation

The syllable 'e' in 'celebrate' is stressed. Therefore, the correct choice is 'e'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! Can you tell me how many syllables are stressed in the word 'university'?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

The word 'university' has only 1 stressed syllable, which is 'ver'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! Let's play a quick game of word stress. Where do you think the stress falls in the word 'impossible'?

• On the third syllable 'si'.

• On the last syllable 'ble'.

• On the second syllable 'pos'.

• On the first syllable 'im'.

Answer explanation

In the word 'impossible', the stress is placed on the second syllable 'pos'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hey there! Can you tell me which syllable in 'communication' is stressed?

• com

• ni

• ca

• mu

Answer explanation

The stressed syllable in the word 'communication' is 'mu'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A