Stress Rules

Question 1

In most 2-syllable words, stress is on which syllable?

Answer 1

First

Question 2

Where is stress typically placed in compound verbs?

Answer 2

Second syllable

Question 3

Where is stress placed on 2-syllable pronouns?

Answer 3

Second syllable

Question 4

What is the difference in stress placement between nouns and verbs?

Answer 4

VERBS: 2nd syllable
NOUNS: 1st syllable

Question 5

Do suffixes usually change stress?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Which suffixes result in stress on the preceding syllable?

Answer 6

-tion, -ity, -ical, -ic