Syllable stress
A syllable is a word, or part of a word, which contains a single vowel sound. Every word contains at least one syllable, Some examples include:
Pen
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Cat
The following words are examples of words with two syllables.
garden: gar / den
hotel: ho / tel
consist: con / sist
Here are some examples of words with three syllables:
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Apr 2023
Try pronouncing these SUPER-LONG words!
Are you ready to try pronouncing some SUPER-LONG English words? Today we're going to practice pronouncing words with 6 and 7 syllables! Before we begin, two important tips for pronouncing long words: First, you need to know which syllable is the strong one, so that you stress the ... Show More
6m 43s
Sep 2021
157. Schwa – The BEST Vowel Sound in English
You wanted it, you got it! In this episode I’ll talk about the schwa vowel sound. Understanding it will help you sound more natural and effortless, and will help you pronounce words clearly. You’ll learn why the schwa is so important, and what makes it hard to understand. But fea ... Show More
25m 37s