Two-Syllable Words - Can you Identify Stress? American English

The video focuses on American English pronunciation, specifically on identifying stressed syllables in two-syllable words and compound words. It emphasizes the importance of stress patterns in sounding American and provides exercises to practice these patterns. The video also discusses real-life applications and offers a review of the key concepts covered.

Why is it important to stress the correct syllable in American English?

• It helps in understanding grammar.

• It reduces the accent and sounds more natural.

• It makes words longer.

• It changes the meaning of words.

Which of the following words is an example of a compound word with first syllable stress?

• About

• Hardwood

• Chocolate

• Ago

What is the correct syllable stress for the word 'exposed'?

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• No stress

• Both syllables

In the context of the video, what is the significance of the word 'layout'?

• It has no stress.

• It is a verb.

• It is a compound word with first syllable stress.

• It is a three-syllable word.

Which word can have stress on either the first or second syllable depending on usage?

• Little

• Chocolate

• Outside

• Painted

What is the correct syllable stress for the word 'really'?

• Second syllable

• First syllable

• No stress

• Both syllables

Which of the following words is stressed on the second syllable?

• Getting

• Ago

• Painted

• Little

What is the impact of shortening short syllables in pronunciation?

• It makes speech slower.

• It enhances clarity and reduces accent.

• It confuses listeners.

• It changes word meanings.

Which word is an example of a two-syllable word with first syllable stress?

• Ago

• About

• Married

• Exposed

What is the correct syllable stress for the word 'because'?

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Both syllables

• No stress