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Every question plays the target word out loud so you can hear where the stress actually falls, then you pick the matching stress pattern. English stress isn't spelled out in writing, so training your ear is the fastest way to sound natural.
Listen to each word, then pick the correct stress pattern.
What you'll practice
- Stress placement
- Improved rhythm
- Better word recognition
Frequently asked questions
- How is stress shown in the answer options?
- Each option marks the stressed syllable in the pattern, like de-CIDE or PHO-to-graph, and you pick the one that matches the audio.
- Why does word stress matter?
- English rhythm is built on stressed and unstressed syllables. Put the stress on the wrong syllable, and even a correctly pronounced word can sound off.
- Can I hear the word before answering?
- Yes. Every question plays the word aloud, and you can replay it with the speaker button. Score 6 out of 10 on a level to unlock the next.