Is word stress stressing you out?
There are four simple ways to identify which syllable in a word is emphasized more than the others:
1. The stressed syllable is louder
2. It’s longer
3. It has a higher pitch
4. Uses larger facial expressions
Let’s take a look at the word ‘computer’.
Computer, computer. Which syllable takes the stress? Can you hear the emphasis on the second syllable?
You might not be able to tell that the syllable is louder or longer on this video, but you should be able to hear my change in pitch — computer — as well as see the change in my facial expression: computer. I’ve got to make that kissie face!
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Accent and Clear Speech – English Pronunciation
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