8 Important WORD STRESS Rules in English Pronunciation

In this English pronunciation lesson, learn the top 8 word stress rules in English. These word stress patterns will help your English sound more natural. Keep learning English with me, an experienced English teacher!
QUESTION:
Which of these word stress rules were new for you? Share in the comments!
Note: If you have a hard time hearing the word stress, try saying the word with different syllables stressed and think about which one sounds the best.
The stressed syllable should be stronger and longer than the other syllables.
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[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

Hi, everyone! Thanks for watching! Please don't forget to give this video a like and respond to this question in the comments. ❤Thanks so much for your support! ✍ QUESTION: Which of these word stress rules were new for you? Share in the comments! 🤓 Want to join my live online classes? speakupclub.mn.co/share/oEqTAvvwpzfe2QxA? Would you like to join my community for English learners? Join my email list 😃 bit.ly/3QzoGgIWHAT TO WATCH NEXT: English Pronunciation Lessons: kzbin.info/aero/PLTaPDxv5nudnU_g2Dw30CikKKTCm4U1yf English Vocabulary Lessons: kzbin.info/aero/PLTaPDxv5nudk6pgHxfAmP1_RZnnMdtUV2 English Grammar Lessons: kzbin.info/aero/PLTaPDxv5nudnbMc7WK5e6Hz1EQrz49Yvd How to Write English Sentences: kzbin.info/aero/PLTaPDxv5nudkueBaTBejyvPM8tFNj-Wda My book recommendations for English learners: www.amazon.com/shop/jennafrancisco Say thank you and buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/learnacademicenglish ❤

[@phoebephilip1749]

I struggle with -ive adjectives like cooperative, imaginative as I think it has long a like cooperAtion, but in fact it is not. So I have to check the pronunciation of every -ive word maybe I used to mispronounce it. Is there a rule for them?

[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

Good question! the suffix -ative does not change the stress of the original word. imAgine --> imAginative I hope that helps!

[@himajareddy3196]

Stress Rules on compound nouns, phrasel verbs, reflexive pronouns and compound adverbs are new to me. The lesson is amazing! I've always had confusion in using word stress but today it's cleared. Thank you so much for coming up with this topic ma'am.

[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

That's great to hear! Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@martindanem4664]

A great lesson, Jenna! Thank you so much! ❤ Could you please make more videos like this? And I have a question, what about the word "photography"? The stress is on the second syllable. Is there also a rule to follow?

[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

Thanks for the feedback! Please check out my pronunciation playlist for many more videos about word stress and other related topics. Great question about photography, and yes, there is a rule for that one. It's the same as #7 mentioned in this video. The stress is on the syllable before the suffix. photOgraphy, biOgraphy, etc.

[@abdulkabia8486]

Thank you for making educational videos like this. Would you please make a video on adverb participial and adjective phrases and their functions separately

[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

OK, I will look into those suggestions. In the meantime, please check out my video about reduced adverb clauses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-8d6qVpdWlhsU

[@englishwithjardhian]

The stress rules for suffixes -eer, -ee, ese, and ique were entirely new to me. I genuinely appreciate you sharing such an insightful and valuable lesson with us.🙏

[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

So glad to hear that you learned something new! Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@samialqasmee6123]

amazing thank you so much ❤

[@LearnAcademicEnglish]

You're welcome 😊