What is a syllable in the context of English pronunciation?
Pronunciation: Word Stress

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A unit that contains a diphthong
A unit that contains a consonant sound
A unit that contains a silent letter
A unit that contains a vowel sound
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to stress the correct syllable in English words?
It makes the word sound more musical
It helps in understanding the meaning of the word
It makes the word longer
It changes the spelling of the word
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify the stressed syllable in a word using a dictionary?
By checking for an apostrophe or other notation
By looking for a bold letter
By counting the number of letters
By finding a highlighted syllable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a two-syllable noun, which syllable is typically stressed?
The second syllable
The first syllable
Both syllables equally
Neither syllable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For a two-syllable verb, which syllable is usually stressed?
The first syllable
Both syllables equally
The second syllable
Neither syllable
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a compound noun?
A noun that ends with a vowel
A noun with more than three syllables
A noun that is always stressed on the last syllable
A noun made up of two smaller words
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In three-syllable words ending in 'ER', which syllable is stressed?
The first syllable
The second syllable
The last syllable
All syllables equally
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