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July 13, 2025 6 mins

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 1 | One- and Two-Syllable Nouns & Adjectives

In this video, we’ll explore how syllable stress works in one- and two-syllable nouns and adjectives in American English. Knowing which syllable to stress can help you sound more fluent, professional, and easy to understand.

✔️ Learn common stress rules for short nouns and adjectives ✔️ Hear examples like “table,” “happy,” and “window” ✔️ Improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and overall clarity

This is Part 1 of a series on syllable stress patterns in Standard American English. Perfect for ESL learners, professionals, and anyone working on spoken fluency.

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