Pronounce words putting stress on the correct syllableEnglish V

How do you pronounce these words?

present

How do you pronounce these words?

object

How do you pronounce these words?

record

How do you pronounce these words?

contact

How do you pronounce these words?

insult

Now, listen as I read the sentence.

Sandra presents to her friends the presents she received last Christmas.

AnalyzeSandra presents to her friends the presents she received last Christmas.1. How are the italicized words

pronounced? Is there a difference?2. What syllable is stressed in the first

word? How about in the second word?3. Which word means “show” and is used

as verb?4. Which word means “gift” and is used as

a noun?

AnalyzeSandra presents to her friends the presents she received last Christmas.Note that these two words have the same

spelling, yet a change in the stress on the syllables changes their meaning. The stress in the first word in the second syllable to the word present [prizent] which means, “show” is used as a verb. When the stress shift to the first syllable [pré-sent], the word now means “gift” and is used as a noun.

Repeat the following words after me. Identify the meaning of each word. Choose from the words inside the box.

a. accountb. write downc. thingd. disagreee. leadf. guardg. offendh. offensei. differentiatej. difference

_récord _recórd

_éscort _escórt

_óbject _objéct

_ínsult _insúlt

_cóntrast _contrást

Where is the stress of a two-syllable word when used as a noun?

As a verb?

Remember

If a word is pronounced strongly on the first syllable, the word is used as a noun. If it is pronounced strongly on the second syllable, the word is used as a verb.

Oral PracticeRead following words. Tell if it’s a

noun or verb.1. récord 6. discóunt 11. repéat2. prógress 7. cóntest 12. présent3. desért 8. accént 13. óbject4. digést 9. décrease 14. súbject5. incréase 10. condúct 15. absént

Work with a partner. Take turns in pronouncing the words listed above.

Written Practice

Read and copy the pairs of sentences. Put the correct stress in the syllable.1. a. The rebel was tried for treason.

b. The peasants will rebel against their landlord.2. a. His disruptive conduct brought him to the guidance office.

b. The pupils conduct themselves well.

Written Practice3. a. This contrast between the yellow and violet flowers is striking.

b. This cold weather contrasts with last week’s heat.

4. a. You should record the figures neatly.b. The record shows that pupils who

read well get high grades.5. a. The woman purposely insults the vendor.

b. Her patronizing words were an insult to the masses.

Let’s find out what you’ve learned…

Pronounce each word putting stress on the correct syllable. Write N if the word is a noun and V if verb.

1. cóntrast 6. prógress2. insúlt 7. desért3. éscort 8. digést4. presént 9. accént5. discóunt 10. cónduct

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