Learning English Vocabulary
Pronouncing verbs and nouns
Aug 14, 2023
Learn how to pronounce verbs and nouns, including the different stress patterns in words like 'record' and 'present'. Discover a top tip for learning new words and test your knowledge with a vocabulary quiz.
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Quick takeaways
- Certain words, such as 'present,' 'increase,' 'invite,' and 'record,' are pronounced differently depending on whether they are used as nouns or verbs.
- To improve vocabulary pronunciation, learners should listen to audio from online dictionaries, record themselves saying words, and compare their pronunciation with the dictionary's audio.
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Different Pronunciations of Spelled-Alike Words
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently depending on whether they are used as nouns or verbs. They use examples like 'present,' 'increase,' 'invite,' and 'record' to illustrate this concept. They note that when these words are used as nouns, the stress is on the first syllable, but when they are used as verbs, the stress shifts to the second syllable. For example, 'present' as a noun has the stress on the first syllable, while 'present' as a verb has the stress on the second syllable.
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