Speech- word stress two syllable words stressed on the first syllable. - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Tips  for improving your pronunciation of two-syllable words stressed on the first syllable:

• Pay attention to the vowel sounds. The vowels in stressed syllables are typically longer and more pronounced than the vowels in unstressed syllables.

• Pay attention to the consonants. Consonants in stressed syllables are typically louder and more distinct than the consonants in unstressed syllables.

• Practice saying the words aloud. The more you practice, the better you will become at pronouncing the words correctly.

In English, word stress is important for a number of reasons.

It can change the meaning of a word. For example, the word "desert" can mean either "a barren area of land" or "to abandon someone or something." The meaning of the word depends on which syllable is stressed.

It can affect the rhythm of a sentence. In English, sentences are typically stressed on the first syllable of each word. This helps to create a natural rhythm that is easy to listen to.

It can help to identify the part of speech of a word. For example, the word "present" can be a noun, verb, or adjective. The part of speech of the word depends on which syllable is stressed.

It can help to make a speaker sound more natural and fluent. When speakers stress the correct syllables in words, they are more likely to be understood by listeners.