Speech work: stress on the 5th & 6th syllable - SS2 English Lesson Note

In English, the stress in a word is usually on the first syllable. However, there are some words that have stress on the 5th or 6th syllable.

These words are usually long and complex, and they often have multiple syllables that are pronounced with equal stress.

When pronouncing these words, it is important to make sure that the stress is on the correct syllable. This can be difficult, but it is important to practice in order to get it right.

• Here are some examples of words that have stress on the 5th or 6th syllable:
  • existentialism
  • normalization
  • internalization
  • indistinguishable
  • antidisestablishmentarianism

When pronouncing these words, it is important to make sure that the stress is on the 5th or 6th syllable, and not on the first syllable. This can be difficult, but it is important to practice in order to get it right.

Here are some tips for pronouncing words with stress on the 5th or 6th syllable:

• Listen to how native speakers pronounce the words. This will help you to get a feel for where the stress should be placed.
• Practice saying the words slowly and carefully. This will help you to get the hang of pronouncing them correctly.
• Pay attention to the vowel sounds in the syllables. The vowels in the stressed syllables are usually pronounced more forcefully than the vowels in the unstressed syllables.