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Identifying Odd Words Based on Stress Patterns

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Identifying Odd Words Based on Stress Patterns

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Which word has the stress on the first syllable?

Activity
Student (correct)
Telephone
Today

Which word has the stress on the second syllable?

Complete
Dangerous
Forgetful
Incomplete (correct)

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Stress pattern

The emphasis placed on syllables in a word, affecting its pronunciation.

Syllable

A basic unit of pronunciation in a word, usually consisting of a vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants.

Odd one out

Identifying the word in a group that does not share the same stress pattern as the others.

Stress on the first syllable

The emphasis is placed on the first syllable of the word.

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Stress on the second syllable

The emphasis is placed on the second syllable of the word.

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Stress on the third syllable

The emphasis is placed on the third syllable of the word.

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Student

A person who is learning at a school or other educational institution.

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Activity

Something that a person does, often for enjoyment or a specific purpose.

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Telephone

A device used for communicating over long distances by transmitting sound.

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Today

The current day.

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Important

Having a significant effect or influence.

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Beautiful

Pleasing to the senses, especially the sight.

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Automatic

Happening or operating without human control.

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Fantastic

Extremely good or impressive.

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Computer

An electronic device that can store, process, and retrieve information.

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Incomplete

Not finished or whole.

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Forgetful

Often forgetting things.

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Dangerous

Capable of causing harm or injury.

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Complete

Finished or whole.

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Regular

Happening or occurring at set intervals.

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Customer

A person who buys goods or services.

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President

The head of state in a republic.

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Remember

To recall something from memory.

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Exciting

Causing great interest or enthusiasm.

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Imagine

To form a mental picture of something.

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Important

Having a significant effect or influence.

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Responsible

Able to be trusted to do what is right.

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Impossible

Not able to be done or happen.

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Correctly

In a way that is accurate or right.

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Comfortable

Feeling relaxed and at ease.

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Convention

A large gathering of people for a particular purpose.

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National

Relating to or characteristic of a whole nation.

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Stress on First Syllable

The emphasis is placed on the first syllable of the word.

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Stress on Second Syllable

The emphasis is placed on the second syllable of the word.

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Stress on Third Syllable

The emphasis is placed on the third syllable of the word.

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What makes 'student' different?

The word 'student' has the stress on the first syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the second syllable.

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What makes 'today' different?

The word 'today' has the stress on the second syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the third syllable.

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What makes 'computer' different?

The word 'computer' has the stress on the second syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the third syllable.

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What makes 'complete' different?

The word 'complete' has the stress on the second syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the third syllable.

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What makes 'regular' different?

The word 'regular' has the stress on the first syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the second syllable.

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What makes 'remember' different?

The word 'remember' has the stress on the second syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the third syllable.

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What makes 'imagine' different?

The word 'imagine' has the stress on the second syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the third syllable.

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What makes 'activity' different?

The word 'activity' has the stress on the first syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the second syllable.

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What makes 'national' different?

The word 'national' has the stress on the first syllable, while the other words in the list have the stress on the second syllable.

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Practice Makes Perfect

Continuously practicing stress pattern recognition will make you a better listener and speaker.

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Language is Rhythmic

The rhythm of language is created by the interplay of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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Listen for the 'Beat'

Focus on how words are pronounced and where the emphasis falls to identify their stress pattern.

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Study Notes

Identifying Odd Words Based on Stress Pattern

This exercise involves identifying words with a different stress pattern.
The odd word in each set is determined by the syllable receiving the emphasis.
Students must emphasize the correct syllable to identify the outlier.
Examples of odd words and their stress patterns are provided.
The examples are:
- Student: stress on the first syllable, while others have stress on the second.
- Today: stress on the second syllable, while others have stress on the third syllable
- Computer: stress on the second syllable, while others have stress on the third syllable
- Complete: stress on the second syllable, while others have stress on the third syllable
- Regular: stress on the first syllable while others have stress on the second
- Remember: stress on the second syllable, while others have stress on the third syllable
- Imagine: stress on the second syllable, while others have stress on the third syllable
- Activity: stress on the first syllable, while others have stress on the second syllable
- National: stress on the first syllable, while others have stress on the second syllable

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This quiz helps students identify words that differ in stress patterns based on syllable emphasis. By engaging in this exercise, participants will enhance their understanding of phonetics and improve their pronunciation skills. Get ready to emphasize the right syllables and spot the odd words in each set!

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