1.Word
stress, also called lexical stress, is an important suprasegmental feature in English
because it determines so many other aspects of pronunciation.
2.In
English we don’t say each syllable with the same force or strength. In one
word, we accentuate one syllable. We say one syllable very loudly(big, strong,
important) and all the other syllable very quietly.
3.For
example , •PHO-TO-GRAPH
3
syllables, stress on #1
•PHO-TO-GRAPH-ER
4 syllables,
stress on #2
•PHO-
TO- GRAPH -IC
4 syllables,
stress on #3
Submitted by Diya
MG.
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Word stress in English refers to the emphasis
placed on certain syllables within a word. It often involves louder pitch,
longer duration, and a higher pitch. It plays a pivotal role in the
pronunciation and overall communication of the English language. Proper
understanding and application of word stress are essential for effective verbal
communication. Word stress can significantly alter the meaning of a word. For
example, in the word "banana," the stress falls on the second
syllable: ba-NA-na. In the word "photograph," the primary stress
falls on the second syllable ("PHO-to-graph"), while the first
syllable carries a secondary stress
-Submitted
by Neha C.
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