Stress Pattern Challenge

Test your stress pattern recognition skills! Identify stressed syllables in words from our extensive Pronouncing Dictionary database. Words are randomly selected based on difficulty - easy (2-3 syllables), medium (2-6 syllables), and hard (6+ syllables). Perfect for poetry meter and language learners!

Game Settings

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Question 1 of 10

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Click on the syllable that has the primary stress:

Primary Stress (1)
Secondary Stress (2)
No Stress (0)
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Answer Review

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How to Play

Click on the syllable that has the primary stress (marked with 1 in phonetic transcription). Primary stress is the most emphasized syllable in a word.

Difficulty Levels:

Easy (2-3 syllables)
HAPPY (1-0)
COMPUTER (0-1-0)
BEAUTIFUL (1-0-0)
Medium (2-6 syllables)
EDUCATION (2-0-1-0)
INFORMATION (0-2-1-0)
IMPORTANT (0-1-0)
Hard (6+ syllables)
PRONUNCIATION
MISCELLANEOUS
CONSCIENTIOUS

Stress Pattern Examples:

Primary Stress (1)
HAPPY (1-0)
COMPUTER (0-1-0)
BEAUTIFUL (1-0-0)
Secondary Stress (2)
EDUCATION (2-0-1-0)
INFORMATION (0-2-1-0)
PRONUNCIATION (2-0-1-0)
No Stress (0)
ABOUT (0-1)
BELIEVE (0-1)
IMPORTANT (0-1-0)

Tip: Say the word out loud and notice which syllable sounds most emphasized or "louder" - that's the primary stress!

📚 Enhanced with our dictionary: This game uses our extensive Pronouncing Dictionary database with thousands of words. Words are randomly selected based on syllable count for each difficulty level, ensuring fresh challenges every time you play!

Dictionary Features:

  • Show Definition Button: Click "Show Definition" during gameplay to see dictionary definitions
  • Review Definitions: Definitions appear in the answer review with part of speech and frequency information
  • Database: All definitions come from our comprehensive dictionary database
  • Pronunciation Info: See phonetic transcriptions alongside definitions
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