Stress Pattern: 2-syllable verbs Saturday, January 4, 2020 by Eva Easton 8 Comments Syllable StressThe rhythm of English is based on stress patterns.In this lesson, we practice stress on 2-syllable verbs. And now it’s your turn.Here’s your audio pronunciation quiz.Is the stress on the 1st or 2nd syllable? 1. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-elect.mp3elect 1st syllable 2nd syllable 2. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-explain.mp3explain 1st syllable 2nd syllable 3. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-enter.mp3enter 1st syllable 2nd syllable 4. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-enjoy.mp3enjoy 1st syllable 2nd syllable 5. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-cancel.mp3cancel 1st syllable 2nd syllable 6. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-belong.mp3belong 1st syllable 2nd syllable 7. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-happen.mp3happen 1st syllable 2nd syllable 8. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-remain.mp3remain 1st syllable 2nd syllable 9. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-travel-2.mp3travel 1st syllable 2nd syllable 10. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-decide.mp3decide 1st syllable 2nd syllable 11. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-arrive.mp3arrive 1st syllable 2nd syllable 12. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-scurry.mp3scurry 1st syllable 2nd syllable Time's up Related Lessons: 2-syllable nouns2-syllable verbshomographs Tell your friends. Share this lesson.
Eva Easton says Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 pm Thank you, Larisa. The pattern for 2-syllable words is easy: 90% of nouns stressed on the 1st syllable. 90% of verbs stressed on the 2nd syllable. Eva Reply
Vanessa Napolitano says Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 11:05 pm Great exercise to practice. Thank you! Reply
Eva Easton says Monday, October 4, 2021 at 4:04 am This is an exercise for advanced learners, who want to fine tune their pronunciation. Eva Reply
Thank You!
Thank you, Larisa.
The pattern for 2-syllable words is easy:
90% of nouns stressed on the 1st syllable.
90% of verbs stressed on the 2nd syllable.
Eva
Thank you.
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Eva
Great exercise to practice. Thank you!
This is an exercise for advanced learners, who want to fine tune their pronunciation.
Eva
This is a good idea
Thank you, I agree with you. :–)
Eva