How do you find an accented syllable,every definition i look it has too many fancy words(I'm sick of it!) will anyone tell me how without becoming too confusing?Thank You-(Ace)
Anyone please answer if you can thanks:)
Its the syllable with the loudest stress. The accent is usually on the syllable before the suffixes such as ion, ical, and ity.
Laura is right: "Its the syllable with the loudest stress."
Here are some examples:
DU-ty (1st syllable is pronounced more loudly than the 2nd)
re-FERRED (2nd syllable is pronounced more loudly than the 1st)
If you'll list some words that have you all mixed up, I'll try to explain them to you.
Of course, I can help you with that! Finding the accented syllable in a word is not as complicated as it may seem. Here's a simple way to do it:
1. Understand what an accented syllable is: An accented syllable is the syllable within a word that receives more emphasis or stress when pronounced.
2. Break down the word: Take the word you want to find the accented syllable in, and break it down into its individual syllables. For example, let's use the word "family." We will have to break it down into syllables: fam-i-ly.
3. Identify the accented syllable: Now, place your hand under your chin and say the word out loud. You will notice that your chin drops slightly when you say the accented syllable. In "family," the accented syllable is "fam."
By breaking the word down into syllables and paying attention to the slight drop in your chin when pronouncing them, you can identify the accented syllable. This method can be applied to most English words.
Remember, though, that pronunciation can vary depending on dialects and accents. So while this technique generally works, there may be exceptions in specific words.
I hope this explanation helps, and please let me know if you have any further questions!