How to Stress a Syllable: Word Stress in American English Part 2

To pronounce English words correctly and clearly you have to understand Word Stress (Syllable Stress), or how some syllables stand out and receive more emphasis than others. In Part 2 of this American accent training series on Word Stress we dive into HOW to stress a syllable- you will learn exactly what you need to do to make those preferred syllables stand out!

In Part 2 of this American accent training series on Word Stress we dive into HOW to stress a syllable- you will learn exactly what you need to do to make those preferred syllables stand out! Be sure to grab your Word Stress Practice Freebie PDF with Audio!

Key Takeaways:

1. In English, not all syllables are created equal.
2. In any word with more than one syllable, there will be one syllable that is stressed, or emphasized, more than the others.
3. To stress a syllable, identify the vowel sound at the core of the syllable and give it a stretch!