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Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 5 | Word Variations & Parts of Speech


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Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 5 | Word Variations & Parts of Speech

In this video, we’ll explore how syllable stress changes depending on a word’s part of speech — like the difference between a noun and a verb. Understanding these patterns will help you sound more natural and avoid common pronunciation mistakes.

✔️ Learn how stress shifts in word pairs like “record,” “permit,” and “increase”

✔️ Understand the difference in stress between nouns, verbs, and adjectives
✔️ Improve your pronunciation, grammar awareness, and speaking fluency

This is Part 5 of a series on syllable stress in Standard American English. Ideal for ESL learners, professionals, and anyone looking to sound more confident and accurate in English.

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Clarity Accent ModificationBy Carol Edgel, M.Ed., CCC-SLP