word stress

Questions

What does word stress mean?

the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word

How to pronounce word stress

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “word stress”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “word stress”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “word stress” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.