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-remain.mp3remain 1st syllable 2nd syllable 2. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-elect.mp3elect 1st syllable 2nd syllable 3. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-enjoy.mp3enjoy 1st syllable 2nd syllable 4. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-happen.mp3happen 1st syllable 2nd syllable 5. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-belong.mp3belong 1st syllable 2nd syllable 6. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-decide.mp3decide 1st syllable 2nd syllable 7. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-cancel.mp3cancel 1st syllable 2nd syllable 8. https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2-syllable-verb-explain.mp3explain 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-scurry.mp3scurry 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-enter.mp3enter 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
Larisa says
Thank You!
Eva Easton says
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
Elke Leditzky says
Thank you.
Greetings from Austria ?
Eva Easton says
Hello Elke,
Hello from New York.
Eva
Vanessa Napolitano says
Great exercise to practice. Thank you!
Eva Easton says
This is an exercise for advanced learners, who want to fine tune their pronunciation.
Eva
Elsa says
This is a good idea
Eva Easton says
Thank you, I agree with you. :–)
Eva