Strong & Weak Syllables Quiz

What is a syllable?

• a small unit of meaning

• the smallest unit of sound in a word

• a stress pattern

• a type of vowel

In the word "hotel", which syllable is strong?

• ho

• tel

• Both

• None

Which syllable is weak in the word "about"

• a

• bout

• Both

• None

Which describes a strong syllable?

• softer, shorter, quieter

• louder, longer, higher pitch

• only at end of words

• only consonants

Which part is stressed in the word important?

• im

• por

• tant

• all are weak

Why is it important to stress the correct syllable?

• it shortens the word

• it only matters for adjectives

• using wrong stress may sound strange or change meaning

• it doesn't matter—everyone understands