Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
Responses
the root word
the root word
the first letter of a word
the first letter of a word
the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word pronounced with force
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word pronounced with force
The correct answer is: the part of a word pronounced with force.
The correct answer is "the part of a word pronounced with force".
To determine whether a syllable is stressed or not, you need to understand the concept of syllables and stress patterns.
A syllable is a unit of sound that typically contains a vowel sound. In English, words can have one or more syllables. For example, the word "cat" has one syllable, while the word "apple" has two syllables (ap-ple).
Stress refers to the emphasis or force placed on a particular syllable in a word. When a syllable is stressed, it is pronounced with more force or prominence.
To identify the stressed syllable in a word, you can follow these general rules:
1. One-syllable words are almost always stressed. For example, in the word "cat," the single syllable "cat" is stressed.
2. Two-syllable words often have a pattern of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables. For example, in the word "apple," the first syllable "ap" is stressed, while the second syllable "ple" is unstressed.
3. Multi-syllable words can follow various stress patterns. Some words have the primary stress on the first syllable, such as "banana" (ba-NA-na). Other words have the primary stress on a later syllable, such as "potato" (po-TA-to).
To determine the stress pattern of specific words, you can consult dictionaries or pronunciation guides. These resources often provide the phonetic transcription of words, including symbols indicating the stressed syllables. Paying attention to stress patterns can help improve your pronunciation and understanding of English words.